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Work zonesQuestion 183 of 223

What does a pilot car do in a work zone?

  1. It stops all traffic at the work zone
  2. It tows broken vehicles
  3. It guides a line of vehicles through the work area
  4. It marks the end of the work zone
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Correct answer: It guides a line of vehicles through the work area

A pilot car leads a queue of vehicles through the work zone or detour. Its sign reads PILOT CAR FOLLOW ME.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), 11th Edition with Revision 1 (FHWA, December 2025), Section 6E.04 Pilot Car Method, page 828

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026