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What should you do when driving through a construction zone?
My friend got a huge fine for speeding through a construction zone and I don’t want the same thing to happen to me. What are some tips for driving through a construction zone?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Driving through a construction zone requires more care than driving anywhere else due to workers being present, obstacles like cones, and narrow or shifting lane patterns.
When driving through a construction zone, you should:
- Slow down to the posted speed limit.
- Watch out for machinery and workers entering the roadway.
- Leave adequate room between your car and the car in front of you. Instead of two seconds, you may want to increase the space up to five seconds.
- Avoid brake-checking tailgaters. This may cause them to swerve, which could result in an accident or the injury of a worker.
- Never pass other drivers on the shoulder or median.
If you’re caught speeding in a construction zone, expect your
fine to be double
what it would be in most cases. Furthermore, if you hit a worker, you risk jail time and a fine of up to $10,000.Since you clearly care about driving safely, take a minute to explore your car insurance options (and save some cash) by downloading the
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