Safe DrivingQuestion 49 of 120
You are entering a highway work zone with reduced lanes and workers present. What is the correct driving behavior?
a.Maintain highway speed until you see a worker in the lane
b.Change lanes as often as needed to keep moving
c.Slow to the posted work-zone speed, increase following distance, avoid unnecessary lane changes, and watch for workers and equipment
d.Use the shoulder to bypass slow traffic
Explanation
Work zones combine narrowed lanes, sudden stops, and people on foot, so lower speed and extra space are essential, and fines are often doubled. Maintaining highway speed, weaving between lanes, and using the shoulder all increase the risk to workers and to you.
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