Virginia permit test: work zones
Orange signs, flaggers, fines and speed in construction zones. 4 questions.
What is the maximum fine for speeding in a Virginia highway work zone?
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Sample work zones questions
What is the maximum fine for speeding in a Virginia highway work zone?
- A $100
- B $250
- C $500
- D $1,000
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C. $500
Speeding in a highway work zone can bring a fine of up to $500. Workers' lives depend on drivers obeying posted work zone limits, and some zones use photo speed enforcement.
You are convicted of using a handheld phone while driving through a Virginia highway work zone. What is the fine?
- A $100
- B $125
- C $250
- D $500
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C. $250
Using a handheld communications device in a highway work zone brings a $250 fine. Work zones have workers, equipment and changing lanes, so they need your full attention.
You are leaving a work zone lined with cones and barrels. When may you change lanes?
- A When you are completely clear of the work zone
- B As soon as you see the end-of-zone sign
- C Whenever a gap opens between cones
- D Right away, to get back up to speed
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A. When you are completely clear of the work zone
Near work zone devices, keep to the middle of your lane and obey the limit. As you leave, stay in your lane and keep your speed until you are completely clear of the zone.
Before a work zone, you see rumble strips across your lane. What should you do?
- A Speed up to cross them quickly
- B Swerve around them
- C Drive slowly over them
- D Stop before them
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C. Drive slowly over them
Rumble strips warn you of a work zone, flagger or lane closure ahead. Drive over them slowly; do not swerve around them.