Illinois Work Zone Safety Quiz

How much is the fine for speeding (first offense) in a work zone in Illinois?

$250

$75

$375

$125

Approximately 90% of work zone fatalities are motorists.

True

False

Work zone speed limits in Illinois are in effect:

Only when workers are present

24 hours a day, where posted

Only during the daytime

None of the above

One of the most common crashes in a work zone is:

Rear-end

Hitting a barrier wall

Running off the road

Head-on

On average, how many crashes occur in Illinois work zones every year?

2,000-2,500

4,000-4,500

6,000-6,500

500-1,000

The penalty for hitting a worker in a work zone in Illinois is:

$1,000

$7,500

$2,000 & 5 years in prison

$10,000 & 14 years in prison

Do workers have to be present to receive a speeding ticket in a work zone in Illinois?

Yes

No

Do you have to appear in court after getting a speeding ticket in a work zone in Illinois?

No

Yes

It is very important to do which of the following while driving in a work zone:

Slow down

Eliminate distractions

Pay attention to changing conditions

All of the above

2015 was the first year in Illinois with zero traffic-related worker fatalities in work zones since 1998.

False

True

A work zone begins at the first warning sign (orange sign with black text) that indicates a work zone is ahead.

True

False

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