Alternating one-way traffic at roadworks
Look at the picture, read the situation, and mark each of the three statements true (○) or false (✕). All three right scores 2 points.
The left half of the road is under construction, with orange cones and construction fencing set up, and traffic is alternating in a single lane. A traffic guide (reflective vest and red flag) is signaling you to stop, and the oncoming vehicles are coming through first. Answer true or false for each of the following.
- (1)There is no traffic light, so you proceed on your own judgment.
- (2)You follow the traffic guide's directions and stop or proceed accordingly.
- (3)You cannot see any oncoming vehicle, so you ignore the traffic guide and proceed.
Show the answers and explanation
- (1) ✕ FalseThere is no traffic light, so you proceed on your own judgment.
- (2) ○ TrueYou follow the traffic guide's directions and stop or proceed accordingly.
- (3) ✕ FalseYou cannot see any oncoming vehicle, so you ignore the traffic guide and proceed.
Explanation
The signals of a traffic guide in a construction zone do not have the legal force of a police officer's hand signals. Even so, where traffic alternates on one lane, stopping and going as the traffic guide signals is basic safe driving (Road Traffic Act, Art. 70). Going on your own judgment or ignoring the traffic guide leads to serious accidents.
Source: Road Traffic Act, Art. 70 (duty to drive safely)
