Which of these statements is true about roadwork zones?
- Fines are the same for violations committed in work zones as they are under normal traffic conditions.
- You must "Slow for the Cone Zone." ✓
- Slow down only if you think workers are present.
Answer: B. You must "Slow for the Cone Zone."
The true statement is that you must "Slow for the Cone Zone."
Why this is the answer
The handbook does not use that exact slogan, but it describes the same rule. When workers, slow-moving equipment, or closed lanes are ahead, warning signs and message boards appear, and you should go through carefully by slowing down, leaving extra space, expecting sudden slowing or stopping, and watching for lane changes. Cones, drums, or barriers guide you through the zone. It also says work-zone fines can be $1,000 or more and they double where highway construction or maintenance is going on with workers present. So slowing for the cone zone fits the handbook, while the other statements do not.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. Fines are the same for violations committed in work zones as they are under normal traffic conditions. — The handbook says work-zone fines can be $1,000 or more and they double in construction or maintenance zones when workers are present, so they are not the same as under normal conditions.
- C. Slow down only if you think workers are present. — The handbook tells you to slow down and stay alert throughout the work zone, not only when you think workers are present.
Remember it
Cones and drums mark the work zone—ease off the gas and leave extra room.