DRIVE SAFELY
WORK ZONE SAFETY QUIZ ThE 12 MONThS OF TRAFFIc SAFETY
The 12 Months of Traffic Safety is a campaign to increase public
Answer True or False to each question.
awareness of traffic safety issues. Different traffic safety issues will
1
THROUGH
Work zone speed limits are only in be highlighted each month of the year. Campaign issues include:
effect in construction areas where
workers are present. Aggressive Driving
2
The most common crash in a highway Bus and Train Safety
work zone is the rear end collision.
WORK ZONES!
child Passenger Safety
3
Fines are doubled for moving traffic
Drive Safely in Inclement Weather
violations in work zones.
4 Driver Inattention
A majority of work zone fatalities involve
the workers and not the motorists. Drowsy Driving
5
A “flagger” does not have the same Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest. ROAD
authority as a regulatory sign.
helmets & Wheels WORK
AHEAD
6
It is not necessary to obey reduced
speed limits in work zones. Intersection Safety
7
Speeding is a major cause of work Motorcycle Safety DETOUR
zone accidents.
Occupant Protection
AHEAD
8
Rear-end and same direction side-
swipe crash types are predominant in Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety STAY
work zones.
School Bus Safety ALERT
1) False 2) True 3) True 4) False 5) False 6) False 7) True 8) True
Answers: Senior Safety
Truck Safety
For additional information, please visit: Work Zone Safety
www.state.nj.us/transportation
www.njmvc.gov Young Drivers
www.njsaferoads.com
www.icnj.org
Sponsored by:
or email:
nj.safety@fhwa.dot.gov United States Department of Transportation
New Jersey Department of Transportation
New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
DRIVE SMART! New Jersey State Police
New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police
FINES DOUBLED IN WORK ZONES
BUCKLE UP, SLOW DOWN, SAVE A LIFE Insurance Council for New Jersey
AAA Clubs of New Jersey SLOW DOWN OR PAY UP!!!
WhAT IS A WORK-ZONE? WhAT DO ThE SIGNS MEAN? SAFETY TIPS TO LIVE BY
A work zone is an area of a roadway with construction, Remember these driving tips to avoid a “sudden change in
Roadwork is just ahead. Be plans” and perhaps save a life – It could be your own!
maintenance, utility work or incident management ROAD prepared for unusual driv-
activities. A work zone is typically marked by signs, WORK ing conditions. Motorists STAY ALERT
cones, drums, barriers, pavement markings and/ AHEAD should anticipate braking. Dedicate your full attention to the roadways.
or work vehicles. It extends from the first warning
Be alert and drive carefully.
sign to the END ROAD WORK sign. Speed limits MINIMIZE DISTRAcTIONS
are often reduced in work zones to accommodate Avoid changing radio stations, using mobile phones,
lane shifts and protect workers. eating and other distractions that can remove your
Traffic is traveling in both concentration from the road.
directions on a roadway
ThE WORK-ZONE SAFETY PROBLEM that is normally one way. PAY cLOSE ATTENTION
Be alert for oncoming traffic. Listen to the signs. Watch brake lights on vehicles
With nearly a 40% increase in work zone fatalities ahead. Watch traffic around you and be prepared
to react.
between 1997 and 2005, work zone safety is a
growing roadway safety concern. Four out of DON’T TAILGATE
every five work zone fatalities were motorists. A lane is about to end, The most common crash in a highway work zone is
requiring you to merge the rear end collision.
Each year nearly 6,000 crashes occur in New Jersey into the adjacent lane. SLOW DOWN!
when road construction or workers are present. The “bent” lane shows Speeding is one of the major causes of work zone
Approximately 1,500 of these work zone crashes which lane is ending. crashes. Fines are doubled for moving traffic viola-
result in injury. A majority of work-zone crashes are tions in work zones.
rear end or same direction sideswipe collisions, chANGE LANES SAFELY
which can be attributed to following too closely A flagger is ahead – be Change lanes only where pavement markings indi-
behind the car in front of you, improper lane changes prepared to stop and/or cate, and only when traffic conditions permit.
or poor lane merges. follow instructions.
FOLLOW FLAGGER INSTRUcTIONS
A flagger has the same authority as a regulatory sign
so you can be fined for disobeying directions.
NJ WORK-ZONE INFORMATION
EXPEcT ThE UNEXPEcTED
Schedule enough time to drive safely. Check radio, You will need to take an Normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes
television and Websites for traffic information. For alternate route. may be changed, and people may be working on or
work zone information within New Jersey online, DETOUR near the road.
visit: http://www.NJCommuter.com AHEAD
EXPEcT DELAYS
Plan for them and leave early to reach your destination
on time. Take an alternate route if possible.
REMEMBER...
You have reached the end BE PATIENT AND STAY cALM
We are all responsible for driving, walking and Work zones aren’t there to personally inconvenience
END of the work zone. Resume you. Remember: The goal of the work zone crew is
biking safely through work zones.
ROAD WORK normal, safe driving. to improve the road and your future drive.
DO YOUR PART BY FOLLOWING
ALWAYS BE ALERT & GET THE PICTURE, THESE TIPS! SHARE THEM WITH
OBEY THE TRAFFIC LAWS! LISTEN TO THE SIGNS! YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!