Work Zone Safety is in Your Hands

While road work 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 a work zone:

Reduce your distractions
Distraction-free driving is always important. It’s especially important when you’re driving in a construction zone. Here it’s imperative that you’re on high alert. When approaching or entering a construction zone,
turn down (or turn off) your radio, end cell phone calls, and keep both hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

Look for the orange diamond signs
Signs will be placed alongside the roadway well before the actual construction zone to warn drivers. 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
Their instructions supersede any posted or implied traffic signals. Their presence will be announced by
orange construction signs that say “flagger ahead.” Keep an eye out for flaggers in all construction zones and keep your vehicle as far away from their bodies as possible. Thanks for helping keep our workers safe while we work to keep your services reliable

Source: driving-tests.org