Work Zone Safety is in Your Hands

While roadwork may be a hassle, please be courteous and respectful of the workers present.
Here are some extra safety tips to keep in mind when you encounter the work zone:

Reduce your distractions

• Be on high alert when approaching or entering construction.
• Turn down (or turn off) your radio.
• End cell phone calls.
• Keep both hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

Look for the orange diamond signs

• As soon as you see a “work zone ahead” sign, reduce your speed and be on the lookout for workers, machinery, and obstacles.
• Orange cones direct the flow of traffic in work zones. Do not steer into or run over these objects.
• You will be responsible for any damage to your vehicle if you make contact with construction cones or barrels.
• Flaggers are often used to stop and direct traffic in work zones.
• Flagger instructions supersede any posted or implied traffic signals.
• Flagger presence will be announced by orange construction signs that say, “flagger ahead.”
• Keep an eye out for flaggers in all construction zones and give them as much space as possible.

Thank you for helping keep our workers safe while we work to keep your services reliable.
Info courtesy of driving-tests.org

Source: driving-tests.org