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HS&E HIW practice question: Signing, lighting and guarding (5 of 6)

E. Specialist: Highway works A free question from our original HS&E HIW practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.

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Road works on a 40 mph road will be left in place overnight.

What does the street works code say they must have?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Nothing, as drivers have headlights
  2. B. Only a sign saying "road works"
  3. C. Reflective tape on the works van
  4. D. Warning lights
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Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Works on 40 mph roads must have warning lights.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Warning lights are needed too.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. The works themselves need warning lights.
  • D. Right: Right. The code says all street and road works on roads with a speed limit of 40 mph or more must have warning lights.

Explanation

Works on roads with a limit of 40 mph or more must have warning lights.

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