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(2024-2025) Transportation: Work Zone Driving Hazards Flashcards
Which of the following statements is correct?a. The majority of work zone crashes are preventable.b. The majority of work zone crashes are not preventable.c. Work zone crashes rarely result in injuries.d. Most work zone crashes are caused by mechanical failures.
- The majority of work zone crashes are preventable.
- Once every 5 to 6 minutes
- You should never encounter an unexpected hazard
- Reduce your speed
- The work zone warning sign
- All the above
- 7 seconds
- All of the above
- Be distracted
- Work zone workers are careless
How often do work zone crashes occur in the U.S.?a. Once every 5 to 6 minutesb. Once an hourc. Once a dayd. Once a week
Regarding hazards you may encounter in a work zone, which of the following is FALSE?a. Unexpected events are more likely to occurb. Pedestrians may enter the work zone unexpectedlyc. You should never encounter an unexpected hazardd. You may encounter debris in the middle of the road
When you realize a work zone is ahead, what is one of the first things you should do?a. Reduce your speedb. Pass other trafficc. Panicd. Suddenly brake
In the example, what was the first indication of a work zone?a. Brake lightsb. There was no indicationsc. The work zone warning signd. The barrier
Which of the following is typically used to mark a work zone on the road?a. Signsb. Barrelsc. Traffic control devicesd.All the above
How much following distance should you give yourself while driving in a work zone?a. 1 secondb. 3 secondsc. 5 secondsd. 7 seconds
How can you use speed and space management while driving in work zones?a. Slow downb. Increase your following distancec. Avoid driving beside other vehiclesd.All of the above
When you are driving through a work zone, which of the following should you NOT do?a. Scan your surroundings for maintenance workers or vehiclesb. Be distractedc. Look for traffic-pattern changesd. Slow down
Which of the following is NOT a reason work zones are hazardous?a. They typically include changed traffic patternsb. Work zone workers are carelessc. There may be unexpected reductions in speedd. Construction personnel may be in the road or close to fast-moving vehicles
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