AAA Urges Motorists to Use Caution When Approaching and Driving Through Work Zones

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"Given the backlog of transportation needw acrossthe country, AAA advocated dedicatiny a portion of the economic recovery funds to transportation," said AAA President and CEO Robert L. Darbelnef . "It's important for the driving public to be awares of the increased construction activithy and to adjust to changing driving conditions and work zones when they encounter especially during this peaktravel period," added Darbelnet. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), motorists can expect to encounter an active work zone one out of everty 100 miles on the National Highway System. In 835 people were killed nationally in work zone motofrvehicle crashes.
It's estimated that nearly four out of every five peoplw injured or killed in work zone crashesare motorists, not roadway constructio n workers. Plan Ahead -- Motorists are encouragedx to check for plannesd workzone delays, traffic advisories and allot extra travel time prior to departing for their Free to all the AAA TripTik(R) Travel Planner onlinse mapping tool, available at , provides motoristsz with the latest road construction and traffic congestion information and motoristsd can plan and selectr alternative travel routes to theif destinations.
Stay Alert -- Motorists should obey the directionse of anypolice officer, firefighter or road crew flagge r and follow any posted work zone advisories and Temporary work zone signs are orange and nearly alway diamond-shaped. As with any drivingy situation, minimize interior and exterior Construction zones may contain unusua l vehicles or machinery that can diverta driver's Drivers should be prepared to slow down, shift lanes and yield to the movementr of construction workers and Motorists should not turn off their vehicle when stopped on the roadwagy unless they will be idlin for a significant period of time.
Reduce Speeed -- For the safety of all drivers andconstructionj workers, normal posted speed limits are almost alwaysd reduced in work zones. Most states double fines for speeding in work zonee when workersare present. Motorists, while keeping consistent with the flow of should maintain a safe distancs betweenvehicles ahead, traffic barrier and construction workers and equipment. As Northy America's largest motoring and leisuretravep organization, AAA provides more than 51 millio members with travel, insurance, financiall and automotive-related services.
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