10 Tips for Driving Safely in Work Zones:

• EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! (Normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may change, and workers may be present on or near the road.)

• SLOW DOWN! (Speeding is one of the leading causes of work zone crashes.)

• DON'T TAILGATE! KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE VEHICLE AHEAD. (The most common crash in a highway work zone is a rear-end collision. Avoid tailgating.)

• KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM CONSTRUCTION WORKERS AND EQUIPMENT.

• PAY ATTENTION TO THE SIGNS! (Warning signs help drivers navigate safely through the work zone. Follow posted signs until you see the one indicating you have exited the work zone.)

• OBEY ROAD CREW FLAGGERS! (Flaggers have the same authority as regulatory signs, and failure to obey their instructions can result in a citation.)

• STAY ALERT AND MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS! (Dedicate your full attention to the roadway and avoid using cell phones or adjusting the radio while driving in a work zone.)

• KEEP UP WITH THE TRAFFIC FLOW. (Merge as soon as possible and avoid last-minute lane changes near closures.)

• SCHEDULE ENOUGH TIME TO DRIVE SAFELY AND CHECK TRAFFIC INFORMATION. (Expect delays and leave early to arrive on time. Check the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse for nationwide work zone updates.)

• BE PATIENT AND STAY CALM. (Work zones are there to improve roads, making future travel safer and more efficient.)