Road signsQuestion 69 of 296

How long does a general work zone sign stay in place?

  1. For 24 hours
  2. Until the road is back to normal
  3. Until the first car passes it
  4. Only while workers are on the site
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Correct answer: Until the road is back to normal

General signs warn of unusual conditions. They stay up until the road returns to normal. Human activity signs show when workers are present.

Source: Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook (Service Nova Scotia, 2000, reprinted with revisions to 2017), Chapter 3, Signs, Pavement Markings, and Work Zones: General Signs, page 97

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026