What should you do when approaching a construction zone?

What should you do when approaching a construction zone?

• A. Ignore signs and flaggers, and proceed normally.
• B. Speed up to pass quickly.
• C. Park and wait.
• D. Slow down, obey signs and flaggers, and be prepared for lane changes.

Answer: (D)

Approaching a construction zone, the priority is to slow down and be ready for changes in traffic patterns. Construction zones often have reduced speed limits, signs, and workers directing traffic with flaggers. Following these instructions keeps you and the workers safe and helps prevent crashes. You may need to change lanes, so stay alert for narrowing lanes or lane closures, signal early, and merge smoothly when directed. Ignoring signs or speeding through only increases danger and can lead to fines or penalties. Parking in a live construction zone isn’t appropriate unless you’re specifically directed to do so.

Approaching a construction zone, the priority is to slow down and be ready for changes in traffic patterns. Construction zones often have reduced speed limits, signs, and workers directing traffic with flaggers. Following these instructions keeps you and the workers safe and helps prevent crashes. You may need to change lanes, so stay alert for narrowing lanes or lane closures, signal early, and merge smoothly when directed. Ignoring signs or speeding through only increases danger and can lead to fines or penalties. Parking in a live construction zone isn’t appropriate unless you’re specifically directed to do so.