Oregon permit test: work zones
Orange signs, flaggers, fines and speed in construction zones. 4 questions.
What happens to traffic fines in Oregon work zones?
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Sample work zones questions
What happens to traffic fines in Oregon work zones?
- A They are doubled in all work zones
- B They are tripled for speeding
- C They stay the same, but points are added
- D They are doubled only when workers are present
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A. They are doubled in all work zones
Oregon doubles traffic fines in all work zones. Workers and equipment can be inches from traffic, so slow down and pay attention.
You drive through a work zone at night and see no workers. A temporary 45 mph limit is posted. Does it apply?
- A Yes, it applies at all times, even if workers are not visible
- B Only if a flagger is standing at the zone
- C No, it applies only when workers are present
- D Only during daylight hours
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A. Yes, it applies at all times, even if workers are not visible
A temporary speed posted in an Oregon work zone applies at all times, even when no one is working. It lasts until an End Work Zone Speed Limit sign or another speed sign.
An automated flagger device in a work zone shows a flashing yellow light and its arm is up. What should you do?
- A Stop, then go when the light turns green
- B Proceed with caution
- C Stop and wait for a human flagger
- D Stay stopped until the arm comes down
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B. Proceed with caution
Automated flagger devices have red and yellow lights and a stop arm. Stop when the red light is on and the arm is down; proceed when the yellow light flashes and the arm is up.
A construction vehicle pulls out ahead of you in a freeway work zone. What should you do?
- A Do not follow it; stay in your travel lane
- B Pass it on the shoulder
- C Follow it closely to get through the zone faster
- D Follow it into the closed lane if traffic is slow
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A. Do not follow it; stay in your travel lane
Construction vehicles may enter the road and travel inside the work area. Do not follow them; they may lead you into closed areas or slow down suddenly.