2024-2025 Module #6 Topic #6 –Sharing the Road with Construction Vehicles/Highway Workers

____1. Anika is driving through a construction zone. What should she do?

• a. Get through quickly to avoid dust

• b. Slow her speed and adjust her vehicle’s position

• c. Watch the construction taking place

• d. Turn on the radio to drown out the noise

While driving with Grace through a construction zone, what color signs should you look for that warn about the work ahead?

• a. Red

• b. Yellow

• c. Orange

• d. Blue

While driving through a construction zone, why is it important for Michael to be vigilant about potential hazards and construction workers?

• a. Workers can step out into the road

• b. Machines can malfunction

• c. Other drivers are watching the construction and are not focused on other vehicles

• d. All of these situations could happen

Noah is driving on a highway and notices several construction vehicles on the road. He knows that these vehicles are typically larger than passenger vehicles, and when loaded, their acceleration and braking times increase. What other safety concerns should Noah be aware of when sharing the road with construction vehicles?

• a. The vehicles will have a longer stopping distances as a result of increased braking

• b. The vehicles will have larger blind zones

• c. You do not need to keep your distance because the loose items on the trucks are always tied down.

• d. Both a and b

____5. While driving through a construction zone, Mason notices a flagger ahead. What should Mason do?

• c. Speed up to pass the construction zone quickly

• b. Follow their signals and instructions

• a. Ignore them and continue driving

• d. Honk to get their attention

____6. Priya is driving to work and notices a sign indicating a construction zone. Which of the following is a common sign that she might see?

• a. A green sign with a hammer symbol

• b. A blue sign with a wrench symbol

• d. A red sign with a stop symbol

• c. An orange sign with a worker symbol

____7. Aria is driving near a construction zone at night. What additional precaution should she take?

• c. Use your high beams to see better

• b. Increase your speed to pass quickly

• a. Turn off your headlights to avoid blinding workers

• d. Be extra vigilant for workers and equipment