Vermont permit test: work zones
Orange signs, flaggers, fines and speed in construction zones. 4 questions.
What happens to fines for speeding in a Vermont work zone?
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Sample work zones questions
What happens to fines for speeding in a Vermont work zone?
- A They are tripled
- B They are doubled
- C They stay the same
- D They are waived if no workers are present
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B. They are doubled
Fines are doubled for speeding in a Vermont work zone. Work-zone rules apply around the clock to protect workers and drivers.
What is the most common type of crash in work zones?
- A Head-on crashes
- B Rollovers
- C Side-impact crashes
- D Rear-end crashes
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D. Rear-end crashes
Most work-zone crashes are rear-end crashes caused by speeding and following too closely. Stopped traffic may be hidden around a curve or over a hill.
A flagger in a work zone holds up a STOP paddle. What should you do?
- A Slow down and proceed if the road looks clear
- B Stop; flaggers have legal authority to control traffic
- C Follow the posted speed limit instead
- D Go around the flagger if you see no workers
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B. Stop; flaggers have legal authority to control traffic
Flaggers use stop/slow paddles or orange flags to guide traffic safely. A flagger has legal authority and must be obeyed.
In a work zone with temporary markings, how can you tell if you are in the correct lane?
- A The yellow markings should be on your right
- B The white markings should be on your left
- C The yellow markings should be on your left
- D Follow the car in front of you
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C. The yellow markings should be on your left
Temporary white markings separate lanes going the same way, and yellow markings separate opposite directions. The yellow should be on your left; if not, you are in the wrong lane.