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What does a road work ahead sign mean?
I've been driving for many years now, and I've always wondered what the road work ahead sign means. I probably knew at one point, but I forgot—can you tell me what the road work ahead sign means?
Maxine Boyko · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
There are so many little nuances to driving, aren’t there? The road work ahead sign means that repairs or construction work is being performed on roads, and it serves to alert drivers that they should slow down and pay special attention.
Usually, under these conditions, both construction workers and drivers are operating in hazardous conditions that could lead to serious injuries and fatalities. These conditions may include:
- Loose gravel
- Uneven pavement
- Smoke
- Heavy machinery
- Loud machinery
Road work ahead signs let drivers know of the conditions along the roadway so that they can prepare to exercise extra caution through the work zone—and maybe even decide to take a detour to get out of
heavy and slow-moving traffic
. When you see a road work ahead sign, driving as safely as possible is key to preventing an accident—and preventing your insurance premium from increasing. Another great way to lower your insurance premium is by downloading the
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