Test your work zone safety knowledge and take the quiz below.
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1. How much is the fine for speeding (first offense) in a work zone in Illinois?
a. $250
b. $75
c. $375
d. $125
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2. On average 95% of work zone related fatalities are road users.
True
False
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3. Work zone speed limits in Illinois are in effect:
a. Only when workers are present
b. 24 hours a day, where posted
c. Only during the daytime
d. None of the above
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4. One of the most common crashes in a work zone is:
a. Rear-end
b. Hitting a barrier wall
c. Running off the road
d. Head-on
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5. On average, how many crashes occur in Illinois work zones every year?
a. 2,000-2,500
b. 4,500-5,500
c. 6,000-6,500
d. 500-1,000
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6. The penalty for hitting a worker in a work zone in Illinois is:
a. $1,000
b. $7,500
c. $2,000 and five years in prison
d. $10,000 and 14 years in prison
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7. What can be a distraction while driving in a work zone?
a. Cellphone
b. Eating
c. Other passengers
d. All of the above
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8. It is very important to do which of the following while driving in a work zone:
a. Slow down
b. Eliminate distractions
c. Pay attention to changing conditions
d. All of the above
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9. A work zone begins at the first warning sign (orange sign with black text) that indicates a work zone is ahead.
a. True
b. False
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10. Scott’s Law states that users need to slow down and if possible change lanes for stopped emergency vehicles, maintenance vehicles or stranded vehicles with the hazard lights on.
a. True
b. False