What color marks construction and work zone signs in Oregon?
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A.
Orange Correct
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B.
Yellow
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C.
Red
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D.
Green
The answer is "Orange"
Construction and work zone signs and devices use orange. When you see orange, you are approaching road work: slow down, watch for workers, and expect changes in lane configuration. Yellow is reserved for general warning signs (curves, pedestrian crossings, animal crossings); orange is the cue for temporary work zones specifically.
The traps in the wrong answers
B. Yellow
Yellow marks general warning signs (curves, pedestrian crossings), not work zones. Misreading: Confuses general warning-sign yellow with the orange used specifically for temporary work-zone traffic control devices.
C. Red
Red is reserved for prohibitive regulatory signs like stop and do-not-enter. Misreading: Confuses regulatory red (stop, do-not-enter) with the orange that defines work-zone traffic control devices.
D. Green
Green marks guide and information signs (exits, distances), not construction. Misreading: Confuses guide-sign green (exits, distances) with the orange that defines work-zone traffic control devices.
This question tests your knowledge of Construction Signs in Oregon. Source: Oregon Driver Manual, "Work Zones," p.59..
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