Workers (word sign) sign
Workers are on or near the road. Slow down and give them room.
MUTCD designation W21-1a. See the federal MUTCD, page 846.
How to read signs like this
Orange means temporary traffic control: road work, detours and flaggers. Slow down, obey the flagger and watch for workers.
Practice question
What does this orange word sign warn about?
- A A flagger is directing traffic ahead
- B The road ahead is closed
- C Road machinery is crossing the road just ahead
- D People are working in or near the roadway
Show answer
D. People are working in or near the roadway
This orange sign warns that workers are close to traffic, sometimes with no barrier between you and them. Slow down, give them space and move over if you can. Crashes in work zones hurt drivers and passengers as well as workers.
Source: MUTCD 11th ed., page 846
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