Driving Safely Through Work Zones
More than 40,000* people are injured each year as a result of motor vehicle crashes in work
zones. Keep our work zones safe by following these important safety guidelines when
driving through work zones:
- Stay alert. Keep an eye out for workers and equipment, and expect the unexpected.
- Pay close attention to what is happening around you—in front, behind, and to the
sides. - Turn on your car’s headlights so construction zone workers can more easily see your
vehicle. - Keep a safe distance between your automobile and the automobile in front of you.
Do not tailgate. - Follow posted speed limits in and around work zones; do not speed. And remember,
fines for speeding in construction zones are doubled. - If traffic is being directed by a flagger, follow the flagger’s instructions and signs.
- Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
- Minimize distractions. Avoid changing radio stations, eating, or using your mobile
phone while driving in a work zone. - Be patient. Arriving safely at your planned destination is the goal.
*Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration
Date posted: 5/14/2008
Categories: Safe Driving Tips | Work Zone Safety
