Maryland · Road Signs · Question 3 of 8
An orange diamond-shaped sign means:
- A. School crossing ahead
- B. Construction or road work zone Correct answer
- C. End of divided highway
- D. Recreational area exit
Why this is the right answer
Orange is reserved for temporary traffic control in work zones. Expect workers, lane shifts, lower speed limits, and increased fines for violations within the marked area.
How this question shows up on the Maryland permit test
Questions in the road signs category are common on the Maryland learner permit exam. The exam tests your knowledge of the Maryland Driver Handbook, and topics like this one show up in multiple forms: sometimes as a direct rule, sometimes as a real-world scenario, and sometimes as a "which of the following is NOT correct" question, which trips up readers who skim. Read every choice carefully and watch for the words "always," "never," and "only."
If you missed this question, do not just memorize the answer — re-read the explanation and try to put the rule in your own words. Study research consistently shows that explaining a rule out loud locks it in much better than rereading the same text.
For a deeper walkthrough of road signs on the permit test, read our complete guide to Road Signs.