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This Synthesis of Practice focuses on speed management for work zones on roadways with ordinary (pre-construction) speed limits of 45 mph and above such as freeways, tollways, multilane divided rural …MoreDriver Education
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Work Zone Safety: Awareness Through Education (Publication)
Resource Type: Articles, News and Other Non-research Articles
Recently, motorists participating in a national study said they ignore work zone warning signs, disregard workers' safety, and drive too fast in work zones. So, even though extra care is taken to clea…MoreHighway Work Zone Safety Lesson: Driver Education Resource Curriculum (Publication)
Resource Type: Manuals, Policies, Guidelines, and Handbooks, etc.
Kansas Driver Education Resource Curriculum Manual contains a lesson plan, introductory information, classroom activities, a video and a teacher reference section. It is used to train students to prac…MoreARTBA Urges Motorist Caution in Work Zones During Summer Travel (Publication)
Resource Type: Clearinghouse News Releases
As Americans prepare to hit the roads in record numbers for summer travel beginning this Memorial Day holiday weekend, the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) is calling on m…MoreTraveling Tribute to People Killed in Work Zones in Chicago this Week (Publication)
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Respect and Remembrance: Reflections of Life on the Road will make an annual trek from state to state as a reminder that work zones are hazardous areas that demand the attention of motorists. The memo…MoreGive ‘Em a Brake (Training)
High school students learn about how they should drive in a construction zone -- by watching a demo of fellow students doing all of the wrong things, and causing the death of a highway worker. More
ARTBA Tackles New Driver Safety Education Head-On with “Turning Point” Campaign (Publication)
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Work zone related deaths of teen drivers are becoming more frequent. To combat this problem ARTBA has created a comprehensive program: "Turning Point: Roadway Work Zone Safety for New Drivers". Roadwa…MoreA Sudden Change of Plans (Training)
This educational program was developed with young adult drivers in mind. Its powerful images, fast-paced story line and life saving message will help impress upon student and new drivers the responsib… More
Highway Construction to Continue Through Winter Months “Work-Zone-Safety is the #1 Issue as Largest Highway Construction Season Progresses” (Publication)
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As Pennsylvania's largest construction season progresses, PENNDOT would like to remind motorists that many construction projects will remain active throughout the winter months. Motorists should use i…MoreGetting Safely Past the Orange Barrels (Training)
Promotes cooperation in protecting the lives of highway construction workers. Shows what construction signs, signals and markings mean and how to adjust driving when passing through road construction … More