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Work zonesQuestion 172 of 223
Orange diamond sign with a black figure of a person holding a shovel

What does this sign warn you about?

  1. People are crossing at a school
  2. People are walking on the shoulder
  3. People are working in or near the road
  4. People are waiting for a bus
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Correct answer: People are working in or near the road

The Workers sign alerts you to workers in or near the roadway. Slow down and be ready for people on the road.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), 11th Edition with Revision 1 (FHWA, December 2025), Section 6H.18 Workers Signs (W21-1 and W21-1a), page 847

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026