Orange marks a work zone. Road Work Ahead means the traffic pattern may change and you should slow down and stay alert.
What to do
Slow down and be alert for a work zone.
Practice question
The answer stays closed until you open it.
This orange diamond reads ROAD WORK AHEAD. What does the orange color tell you to do?
Slow down and be alert for a work zone.
The sign is informational only and does not call for a speed change.
Move to the shoulder and stop.
The usual speed limit is suspended until you leave the county.
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Answer: Slow down and be alert for a work zone.
Orange marks a work zone. Road Work Ahead means the traffic pattern may change and you should slow down and stay alert.
What does the Road work ahead sign mean?
Orange marks a work zone. Road Work Ahead means the traffic pattern may change and you should slow down and stay alert. This is study wording cited to VA Driver's Manual (Apr 2026) §2 Work Zones. It is not a verbatim quotation from the manual.
