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Work zonesQuestion 180 of 223

What color are the cones used in work zones?

  1. Yellow
  2. Orange
  3. Red
  4. Green
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Correct answer: Orange

Cones used in work zones are mostly orange. A vehicle can hit them without damage.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), 11th Edition with Revision 1 (FHWA, December 2025), Section 6K.03 Cones, page 859

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026