Wisconsin permit test: work zones
Orange signs, flaggers, fines and speed in construction zones. 4 questions.
What happens to traffic fines in Wisconsin work zones?
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Sample work zones questions
What happens to traffic fines in Wisconsin work zones?
- A They are replaced by warnings
- B They triple
- C They stay the same
- D They double
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D. They double
Orange signs, cones and flags signal a work zone, so slow down. Traffic fines double in these areas to protect workers.
You are driving through a Wisconsin highway work zone where crews are working near traffic. Which kind of cellphone use does state law allow?
- A Holding the phone, as long as traffic is moving slowly
- B Reading a text, as long as no workers are in your lane
- C Holding it to check a map, since that is not a call
- D Hands-free use, or holding it to report an emergency
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D. Hands-free use, or holding it to report an emergency
Wisconsin law bans using a phone while driving where highway workers are at risk from traffic, except to report an emergency. Voice-operated or hands-free use is allowed if you use your hands only to turn a feature on or off. Permit and probationary drivers may not use a phone at all.
Source: Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles website
What color are construction and maintenance signs?
- A White with red lettering
- B Yellow with black lettering
- C Orange with black lettering
- D Blue with white lettering
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C. Orange with black lettering
Construction signs are orange diamonds or rectangles with black lettering. They warn of people working on or near the road.
You see a Road Construction Flagger Ahead sign. What must you do?
- A Be ready to follow the flagger's directions
- B Change lanes to avoid the flagger
- C Follow the posted speed limit only
- D Use your horn to warn the flagger
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A. Be ready to follow the flagger's directions
A flagger uses a sign or flag to control traffic in a work zone, and you must follow their directions. Slow down and be ready to stop.