In order to keep yourself and others safe, keep the following tips in mind when driving through construction work zones:
• Expect the unexpected. Stay alert and be prepared to stop.
• Pay close attention to what’s happening around you and obey all signs and flaggers.
• Avoid distractions such as your cell phone, pager, laptop, radio, etc.
• Don’t speed, tailgate or change lanes.
• Leave a safe distance between your vehicle and the car in front of you (rear-end collisions are the
most common work zone incidents).
• Maintain your distance from traffic barriers, trucks, construction equipment and workers.
• Maneuver into the correct lane well in advance.
• Be aware of other vehicles trying to merge.
• Be ready to stop at any time.
• Be patient and plan for delays. Leave early to reach your destination or take an alternate route.
For additional information:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
www.nhtsa.dot.gov
U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration
www.fhwa.dot.gov
National Safety Council
www.nsc.org
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