Work Zone Deaths

Every 13 minutes someone in the U.S. is injured in a Work Zone related accident. Couple that with over 20% of our nations highways are currently under construction so Work Zone Driving Safety is a frequent thing. Now ad that 85% of Work Zone fatalities are drivers not the workers.

So here are some tips

  • Headlights On
  • Flashers possibly if someone is approaching too fast from the rear
  • Drive the Posted Limit or Slower especially in bad weather
  • Don’t Tailgate
  • Stay Alert
  • Follow the Signs
  • Expect the unexpected
  • Be extra careful changing lanes or merging
 

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