NL Class 5: Construction zone signs

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1. What colour are road construction signs?

   1. Green with white lettering
   2. Yellow with black lettering
   3. White with red lettering
   4. Orange with black lettering

2. Signs show a zipper merge at a lane closure in heavy, slow traffic. What should drivers in the closing lane do?

   1. Stop and wait for a gap to open
   2. Use the shoulder to pass the queue and merge ahead
   3. Merge at the first sign they see
   4. Stay in lane to the merge point, then alternate

3. Where does a road construction zone begin and end?

   1. Only where workers are visible
   2. Between the orange construction signs
   3. Wherever traffic cones are placed
   4. Within 100 metres of equipment

4. Why are speeds usually reduced in construction zones?

   1. To reduce noise for nearby homes
   2. To save fuel during repairs
   3. To protect workers and give time to react
   4. To let work equipment use the passing lane

5. When is the early merge strategy, moving out of the closed lane well before it ends, most effective?

   1. Low traffic volume and high speeds
   2. Whenever a flag person is present
   3. Heavy traffic and low speeds
   4. Only at night

6. A commercial vehicle displays a 'D' sign. What does it mean?

   1. It is carrying dangerous goods such as fuel
   2. The driver is a learner
   3. It is carrying an over-dimensional load
   4. It is a delivery truck

7. What happens to the fine if you speed through a road construction zone?

   1. It is replaced by a warning
   2. It is doubled
   3. It is tripled
   4. It stays the same

8. An orange and black striped hazard sign is placed at each end of a concrete bridge. What is it for?

   1. To show a weight limit on the bridge
   2. To mark a snowmobile crossing
   3. To mark the start of a work zone
   4. To guide drivers away from the object

9. Which is a benefit of the zipper (late) merge in congested traffic?

   1. Shorter queues before the work zone
   2. No need to obey flag persons
   3. Fewer lanes used to queue traffic
   4. Higher speeds through the work zone

10. What does this sign tell you?

    
    1. Snow clearing is finished
    2. Pedestrians must use the shoulder
    3. A crew is working on the road ahead
    4. A playground is nearby

11. You reach a construction zone with its signs up but no workers or machines in sight. What applies?

    1. Signs apply only on weekdays
    2. Only the flag person signs apply
    3. The posted signs still must be obeyed
    4. Normal speed applies when no one works

12. You pass an orange sign saying the construction ends. What may you do now?

    1. Move into the left lane
    2. Return to the posted highway speed
    3. Turn off your headlights
    4. Keep the reduced speed for 5 km

13. An orange sign warns of a survey crew ahead. What should you do?

    1. Drive with caution and watch for workers
    2. Sound your horn to warn them
    3. Stop until the crew waves you on
    4. Change to the oncoming lane

14. What does this sign warn you of?

    
    1. Construction ahead
    2. A tourist site ahead
    3. A detour has ended
    4. A school zone ahead

15. What should you be prepared to do when you see this sign?

    
    1. Pull onto the shoulder and wait
    2. Stop for a flag person's instructions
    3. Turn on your high beams
    4. Speed up through the work area