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During Work Zone Awareness Week, we would like to provide some useful information regarding construction safety!

Give your undivided attention to the road:

-Eliminate distractions. Eating, drinking, talking on the phone, or simply changing the radio station can divert your focus on the road ahead.
-Expect the unexpected. Speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may be changed, and people and vehicles may be working on or near the road.
-Slow down. A car traveling 60 mph travels 88 feet per second, and the faster you go the longer it takes to stop.
-Give yourself room. Rear-end collisions are the most common work zone crashes, so do not tailgate.
-Allow about three seconds of braking distance. Look for signs.
-Orange, diamond-shaped signs usually give you ample warning of lane closings, construction areas and flaggers and other workers ahead.
-Be patient. If you don’t see workers, that doesn’t mean they’re not there. Observe the signs until you see one that says you’ve left the work zone.
-Plan ahead, leave early or map out an alternate route. Find the latest road conditions and work zone news at 511 Wisconsin.
-Follow the law. Move over, if possible, or slow down when you see flashing lights.
-Please use the proper use of your phone while driving. If you must make a call, find a secure place to pull over and stop to make that call.
-Please do not text while driving.

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Information provided by: https://www.iwantthenews.com/slow-down-pay-attention-driving-in-work-zones/article_f8cd2ed4-f74e-11ee-ba49-17286aec6be0.html