What is the recommended driving behavior in a construction zone?

• A. Slow down, follow signs and flaggers, maintain extra space, and stay patient.
• B. Speed up to clear the zone quickly.
• C. Ignore construction signs if traffic looks light.
• D. Proceed as usual, as long as you stay in your lane.

Answer: (A)

In construction zones, you must slow down, follow signs and directions from flaggers, allow extra space to the vehicle ahead, and stay patient. This approach reduces the risk of crashes because workers, equipment, and changing road layouts create unpredictable hazards. Lower speeds give you more time to notice workers in or near the roadway, to respond to sudden lane shifts or merges, and to handle any debris or narrowed lanes safely. Signage and flagger instructions tell you the new traffic pattern, speed limits, and closures you must follow, which helps prevent confusion and conflicts with other drivers. Maintaining extra space helps absorb mistakes or sudden stops without colliding with the vehicle in front or the barriers. Patience prevents rushed moves, aggressive driving, and last‑minute lane changes that commonly lead to crashes in these sometimes tight, high‑risk areas. Driving as usual or speeding up ignores these safety measures and endangers everyone, including the workers.