Pennsylvania construction zones: Tips for safe driving

• Avoid construction zones when possible.
• Plan ahead for road construction and give yourself enough time to arrive safely at your destination.
• Turn your headlights to make your car or vehicle more visible. It's also the law in some states.
• Pay attention. Many construction zone crashes are caused by inattentive drivers.
• Be patient and courteous while driving through a construction zone.
• Watch out for construction workers.
• When you see the color orange, be alert and be prepared for a sudden slowing in traffic. Orange signs indicate that you are approaching or traveling through a construction zone.
• Look for message signs and flashing arrow panels, which will indicate a lane closing or a change in traffic patterns. Obey all informational signs.
• When entering a construction zone, never cut off another driver.
• Pay close attention to flagmen or other workers who may be guiding heavy machinery on or near the road.
• Maintain the specially posted speed limit while driving through the construction zone. In most states violations for speeding in work zones result in high fines. In fact, some states have a double fine system - fines are doubled in construction zones.
• Do not change lanes or pass when driving through road construction.
• While driving through a construction zone, keep your eyes on the road ahead.
• Expect the unexpected.
• Be extra cautious at night when obstacles like barrels or road cones could be lying on the road.

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