Connecticut: Emergency vehicles and work zones
Yielding to emergency vehicles, driving through work zones and what to do when a police officer stops you. Split into 2 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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What is a work zone, according to the manual?
- Only a stretch of highway closed to all traffic
- Only an area where workers are present at that moment
- Any type of roadwork that may delay traffic conditions
- Only roadwork that lasts longer than one season
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Correct answer: Any type of roadwork that may delay traffic conditions
A work zone is any type of roadwork that may delay traffic conditions; it can be long or short term.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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What colors do all temporary signs in work zones have?
- A yellow background with black letters or symbols
- An orange background with black letters or symbols
- A white background with red letters
- An orange background with white letters
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Correct answer: An orange background with black letters or symbols
All temporary signs in work zones have an orange background and black letters or symbols.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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On a divided highway, where are temporary work zone signs found?
- Only on the right-hand side of the road
- Only on the left-hand side of the road
- Only in the median between lanes
- On both left and right sides of the road
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Correct answer: On both left and right sides of the road
Work zone signs are on the right side, or on both left and right sides when the roadway is a divided highway.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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What should you do if a work zone has no reduced speed limit signs?
- Obey the normal posted speed limit
- Drive at the lowest speed your vehicle can safely hold
- Match the speed of the vehicle in front of you
- Use your own judgment since no limit applies
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Correct answer: Obey the normal posted speed limit
If there are no reduced speed limit signs, you should obey the normal posted speed limit.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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A driver convicted of endangering a highway worker within a work zone in Connecticut could face fines of up to how much?
- $500
- $1,000
- $2,000
- $250
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Correct answer: $1,000
Connecticut drivers convicted of speeding, disobeying traffic control devices, using an improper lane or endangering a highway worker in a work zone could face fines of up to $1,000.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Besides fines, what else can happen to a driver convicted of disobeying traffic control devices in a work zone?
- The license is automatically suspended for a full year after the first offense
- The vehicle is impounded until all fines have been paid in full
- The driver must retake both the knowledge test and the road test
- Points can be assessed against the license and driver retraining may be required
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Correct answer: Points can be assessed against the license and driver retraining may be required
The manual says such a driver can be assessed points and may be required to complete the driver retraining program.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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What happens to distracted driving fines for illegally using a hand-held cellphone while driving in a work zone?
- They are doubled
- They are tripled
- They are not changed
- They are waived once
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Correct answer: They are doubled
Distracted driving fines are doubled for anyone convicted of illegally using a hand-held cellphone or mobile electronic device in a work zone.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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In a work zone, whose instructions must you follow in addition to the warning signs?
- The driver in front of you
- Your passengers
- Flaggers
- Tow truck operators
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Correct answer: Flaggers
The tips say to follow the instructions on the work zone warning signs and those given by flaggers.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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When a work zone is long term or widespread, what does the manual say about its signs?
- You may ignore ones you have seen before
- They no longer apply after the first week
- Only the first sign must be obeyed
- Keep paying attention to them
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Correct answer: Keep paying attention to them
The manual warns drivers not to become oblivious to work zone signs when the work is long term or widespread.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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What should you be aware of about traffic patterns in work zones?
- They can change daily, including lane shifts or alternating lane closures
- They never change once the first warning sign has been posted by the crew
- They change only when the posted speed limit is lowered at night
- They are identical in every work zone on the same highway
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Correct answer: They can change daily, including lane shifts or alternating lane closures
Traffic patterns in work zones can change daily, including lane shifts or alternating lane closures.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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What does the manual say about driving through a work zone at night?
- Caution is needed only when workers are visible
- Use high beams to see the workers farther ahead
- Use extreme caution whether workers are present or not
- Speed up to clear the zone quickly
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Correct answer: Use extreme caution whether workers are present or not
The manual says to use extreme caution at night whether workers are present or not.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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In a work zone, what should you check on the vehicles ahead of you to see what is happening on the road ahead?
- Their license plates
- Their tail and brake lights
- Their side mirrors
- Their hazard flashers only
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Correct answer: Their tail and brake lights
Checking the tail and brake lights of vehicles ahead tells you what is happening ahead so you can respond quickly.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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When should you move to the appropriate lane as you approach a work zone?
- At the first notice of the approaching work zone
- At the last moment, just before the lane ends
- Only when the driver ahead of you merges first
- Only after you reach the first traffic cone
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Correct answer: At the first notice of the approaching work zone
Motorists help maintain traffic flow and posted speeds by moving to the appropriate lane at first notice of a work zone.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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When possible, how should you adjust your lane position in a work zone?
- Toward the side with workers so you can see them
- Toward the left edge of your lane at all times
- Away from the side with workers and equipment
- Onto the shoulder so other drivers can pass you
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Correct answer: Away from the side with workers and equipment
The manual says to adjust your lane position away from the side where workers and equipment are located when possible.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Near traffic barriers, trucks, construction equipment and workers, what should you do about your following distance?
- Shorten it to keep traffic moving
- Increase it and do not tailgate
- Keep the same distance used on open highways
- Follow closely so no one cuts in front of you
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Correct answer: Increase it and do not tailgate
The manual tells drivers to increase their following distance and not to tailgate in work zones.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Which of these work operations does the manual give as an example of a mobile work zone?
- Bridge rebuilding
- Tunnel lighting repair
- Guardrail replacement
- Line painting
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Correct answer: Line painting
Line painting, road patching and mowing are named as mobile work zones.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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If you do not see workers right after a work zone warning sign, until which sign should you keep observing the posted signs?
- The one that says “Resume Speed”
- The one that says “Workers Gone”
- The one that says “End Road Work”
- The last orange cone you pass
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Correct answer: The one that says “End Road Work”
Work zones can be mobile, so you keep observing the posted signs until you see the one that says “End Road Work.”
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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What does the manual suggest when you can avoid a work zone altogether?
- Drive through it at night
- Follow a truck through it
- Drive through it faster
- Use an alternate route
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Correct answer: Use an alternate route
The manual advises using alternate routes to avoid work zones when you can.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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How does the manual say you should plan a trip that passes through a work zone?
- Expect delays, plan for them and leave early
- Plan to make up lost time by driving faster elsewhere
- Assume the road work will not affect your trip time
- Leave at your usual time and use your horn to hurry traffic
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Correct answer: Expect delays, plan for them and leave early
The tips say to expect delays, plan for them and leave early to reach your destination on time.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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You must yield the right-of-way to emergency vehicles using what?
- Sirens or white and amber flashing lights only
- Only sirens, since lights do not require yielding
- Bells, whistles or green flashing lights
- Sirens, air horns or red or blue flashing lights
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Correct answer: Sirens, air horns or red or blue flashing lights
You must yield to police vehicles, fire engines, ambulances or other emergency vehicles using sirens, air horns or red or blue flashing lights.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction, what must you do?
- Pull over to the right edge of the road, or as near as possible, and stop
- Pull over to the left edge of the road and stop until it passes
- Slow down and keep driving in your lane so it can pass you
- Stop wherever you are, even in an intersection, until it passes
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Correct answer: Pull over to the right edge of the road, or as near as possible, and stop
You must pull over to the right edge of the road, or as near to the right as possible, and stop your vehicle.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Under the Move Over Law, how must you adjust your speed when a vehicle is pulled over on a highway or road?
- Hold the posted limit exactly
- Speed up to pass it quickly
- Slow down below the posted limit
- Stop completely until it leaves
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Correct answer: Slow down below the posted limit
The Move Over Law requires drivers to slow down, below the posted speed limit.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Under the Move Over Law, how many lanes must you move over when it is safe, if a vehicle is pulled over?
- Two lanes
- One lane
- Three lanes
- Into the shoulder
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Correct answer: One lane
Drivers must move their vehicle over one lane whenever it is safe to do so.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 16 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 16)
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Why leave more room when following police vehicles, ambulances and fire trucks?
- They always stop at each intersection
- They need more room to operate
- They cannot use their brakes quickly
- They are not required to obey signals
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Correct answer: They need more room to operate
The manual says emergency vehicles need more room to operate.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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How do police vehicles attempting to stop drivers signal them?
- Flashing green lights or a steady white light only
- Flashing yellow and white lights, or only a horn blast
- Flashing blue or blue and red lights, or an audible signal
- A steady red light on the roof, with no sound or signal
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Correct answer: Flashing blue or blue and red lights, or an audible signal
Police use visual flashing blue or blue and red lights, or an audible signal.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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When being stopped by a police vehicle, where do police recommend you stop?
- In the middle of the nearest intersection so you are seen
- Near the right-hand edge or curb, clear of any intersection
- In the left lane, so other traffic can pass on the right
- On the first bridge or overpass that you come to
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Correct answer: Near the right-hand edge or curb, clear of any intersection
Police recommend stopping near the right-hand edge or curb, clear of any intersection.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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When being stopped by a police vehicle, what do police recommend about the movements of the driver and passengers?
- Reach quickly for your documents
- Move to the back seat
- Get out of the vehicle at once
- Limit them while stopping your vehicle
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Correct answer: Limit them while stopping your vehicle
Police recommend limiting the movements of the driver and passengers while stopping.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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When being stopped by a police vehicle, where should the hands of the driver and the passengers be?
- Driver's hands on the wheel, passengers' in plain view
- Driver and passengers all with hands on the dashboard
- Driver's hands in pockets, passengers' hands raised
- Driver's hands out the window, passengers' on the seat
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Correct answer: Driver's hands on the wheel, passengers' in plain view
The driver keeps hands on the steering wheel and passengers keep hands in plain view.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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When being stopped by a police vehicle, when should you obtain your driver license and vehicle registration?
- Before the officer approaches
- As soon as you stop the engine
- Only when requested
- While you are still pulling over
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Correct answer: Only when requested
Police recommend getting your license and registration only when requested.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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When being stopped by a police vehicle, what do police recommend about the vehicle doors and where you stay?
- Open the doors and step out to meet the officer at once
- Keep doors closed and stay in the vehicle unless asked to get out
- Open the doors and wait outside the vehicle until asked
- Lock the doors and keep the windows rolled all the way up
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Correct answer: Keep doors closed and stay in the vehicle unless asked to get out
Keep doors closed and stay in the vehicle unless asked to get out.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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If you are stopped by police at night, what do police recommend?
- Turn off all your lights to avoid glaring at the officer
- Leave only the parking lights on until you are told otherwise
- Flash the headlights at the officer to show you saw them
- Turn on the interior light before the officer approaches
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Correct answer: Turn on the interior light before the officer approaches
At night, turn on the interior light after stopping and before the officer approaches.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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If enforcement action is taken against you that you disagree with, what should you do?
- Not argue with the officer at the scene
- Argue your case at the scene
- Refuse to sign anything and drive away
- Call the officer's supervisor on the spot
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Correct answer: Not argue with the officer at the scene
Do not argue with the officer at the scene.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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Where are traffic violations and traffic crimes charged against you decided?
- At the roadside by the officer
- At the DMV counter
- In court
- By your insurance company
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Correct answer: In court
They are decided in court, not at the scene.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle that is using which of these?
- Only a yellow flashing light on the vehicle roof
- A regular horn used alone without any other warning
- A siren, an air horn, or a red or blue flashing light
- Only a siren, with no flashing lights of any color
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Correct answer: A siren, an air horn, or a red or blue flashing light
Police vehicles, fire engines, ambulances and other emergency vehicles using a siren, air horn or red or blue flashing light must be yielded to.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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After you pull over for an emergency vehicle, how long must you remain stopped?
- Until you can no longer hear the siren, regardless of what an officer says
- For at least one full minute after the emergency vehicle has passed you
- Until the emergency vehicle is completely out of sight, no matter who directs you
- Until the vehicle has passed, unless a police officer or fire fighter directs otherwise
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Correct answer: Until the vehicle has passed, unless a police officer or fire fighter directs otherwise
Stay stopped until the emergency vehicle passes, unless an officer or fire fighter directs otherwise.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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If you are in an intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches, what should you do?
- Stop where you are, inside the intersection
- Drive through the intersection before you pull over
- Back up out of the intersection and stop
- Turn around and leave the intersection
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Correct answer: Drive through the intersection before you pull over
In an intersection you drive through it first and then pull over.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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You must stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing in which of these places?
- On your side of the road, the opposite side, or at an intersection you are approaching
- Only when it is on your side of the road, but not at an intersection you approach
- Only on a road that has no median, whether the bus is on your side or not
- Only when children are visible outside the bus on your side of the road
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Correct answer: On your side of the road, the opposite side, or at an intersection you are approaching
You must stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights on either side of the road or at an intersection ahead.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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When are you not required to stop for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing?
- When the road has two lanes in each direction and the bus is on the other side
- When you are already very close to the bus and cannot stop in time safely
- When it is traveling towards you and a median or other physical barrier separates the roadway
- When the bus is stopped at an intersection that you are approaching
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Correct answer: When it is traveling towards you and a median or other physical barrier separates the roadway
A median or other physical barrier separating the roadway means oncoming drivers need not stop.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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After a school bus's red lights have stopped flashing, when may you proceed?
- As soon as the red lights stop flashing, if no children are in sight
- When the children have completely left the roadway and it is safe to proceed
- As soon as the bus begins to move away from the side of the road
- After you count to five slowly and look both ways for children
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Correct answer: When the children have completely left the roadway and it is safe to proceed
You must watch for children and wait until they have completely left the roadway and it is safe.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What do work area signs warn you of?
- A school zone with children nearby
- A railroad crossing a short way ahead
- A deer crossing area on the road ahead
- People working on or near the roadway
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Correct answer: People working on or near the roadway
The manual says work area signs warn you that people are working on or near the roadway.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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Which of these warnings is included among work area signs?
- Slow moving construction equipment
- Rocks falling onto the roadway
- Wild deer crossing the road ahead
- School buses stopping ahead of you
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Correct answer: Slow moving construction equipment
The manual lists reduced speed, detours, slow moving construction equipment and poor or suddenly changing road surfaces.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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In a work area, a person with a sign or a flag may control traffic. What must you do?
- Obey them only if no police officer is present
- Obey them only when the road is closed
- Obey these persons
- Follow them only if you are in the left lane
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Correct answer: Obey these persons
The manual says you must obey a person with a sign or a flag who controls traffic in a work area.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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A diamond-shaped sign shows a figure holding a flag. What does it warn you of?
- A school crossing guard ahead
- A railroad crossing ahead
- A pedestrian crosswalk ahead
- A flag person ahead
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Correct answer: A flag person ahead
The manual says the Flag Person sign warns that there is a flag person ahead.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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When you see a flag person ahead sign, what should you do about the flagger’s directions?
- Always follow them
- Follow them only if no other signs are posted
- Follow them only when workers are visible
- Treat them as advice only
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Correct answer: Always follow them
The manual says to always follow the flag person’s directions.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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What do flaggers normally wear?
- Blue or white vests, or light gray shirts or jackets
- Red or pink vests, or black shirts or long jackets
- Orange or yellow vests, or yellow-green shirts or jackets
- Brown or tan shirts, or dark green vests or jackets
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Correct answer: Orange or yellow vests, or yellow-green shirts or jackets
The manual says flaggers normally wear orange or yellow vests, yellow-green shirts or jackets.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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What do flaggers use to direct traffic through a work zone?
- Whistles and blue lights
- STOP/SLOW paddles and red flags
- Green flags and horns
- Hand-held radar and cones only
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Correct answer: STOP/SLOW paddles and red flags
The manual says flaggers use STOP/SLOW paddles and red flags to direct traffic.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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Besides directing traffic through the work zone, what do flaggers let cross the road?
- Only pedestrians
- Only emergency vehicles
- Only vehicles from the side roads
- Workers or construction vehicles
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Correct answer: Workers or construction vehicles
The manual says flaggers also let workers or construction vehicles cross the road.
Source: Connecticut Driver's Manual (Revised March 2023), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)