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April 11 through April 15, 2016 Is Work Zone Awareness Week<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme:<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t be that driver!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWork on safety. Get home safely. Every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mention \u201cwork-zone safety\u201d and you probably think about protecting the men and women who build, repair, and maintain our roadways. That\u2019s what I certainly thought when during my morning commute, I looked up at the highway 202\u2019s overhead message board, which declared \u201cWork Zone Awareness Week: Give Em’ a Brake.\u201d<\/p>\n

Except, National Work Zone Awareness Week (now in its 17th<\/sup> year), is about more than just protecting the lives of those who build and maintain our roadways. It\u2019s also about protecting the lives of motorists.<\/p>\n

In fact, according to the Federal Highway Administration<\/a>, drivers and passengers accounted for 82 percent of work zone fatalities nationally in 2014, the most recent year with complete data. Workers? 17 percent. The most frequently occurring type of work zone crash is\u00a0rear-end collisions.<\/p>\n

Most of these accidents involved speeding, in-vehicle distraction, and inattentive or aggressive driving. All of these accidents were\/are preventable! The following are some of the best ways to prevent work zone related accidents. These tips will ensure everyone remains safe.<\/p>\n

Pay Attention<\/strong> \u2013 Observe and obey posted warning signs, message boards, and flaggers. Taking your eyes off the road, for even a second, can result in a catastrophe. YOU as a driver have the responsibility to ensure everyone remains safe.<\/p>\n

Slow Your Roll<\/strong> \u2013 Speeding is the number one cause of work-zone related accidents. If there\u2019s a sign stating to go 35MPH; go 35MPH! You can be cited for speeding \u2013 and the citations are double in work-zones (as well as school zones).<\/p>\n

Expect the Unexpected<\/strong> \u2013 Speed limits may be lowered, travel lanes may be narrowed or eliminated (yes, even during rush hour), and workers may be working near your travel lane. If a worker is present, slow down or get over, regardless if directed or not.<\/p>\n

Always Buckle Up<\/strong> \u2013 No matter how short or long the distance you\u2019re traveling, always wear your seat belt; no exceptions. You never know when an accident is going to happen.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Follow Too Closely<\/strong> \u2013 Don\u2019t tailgate \u2013 period! You should maintain a distance of 3 seconds, in ideal driving conditions, and 6 seconds in poor driving conditions (i.e. during rain, wet pavement, or in heavy or work-zone traffic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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