Hundreds of motorists die in construction and maintenance zones annually. Most crashes are rear-end collisions. A few tips can make construction zones safer for everyone:
* Follow the posted speed limit.
* Focus on the road, not the construction.
* Keep three seconds of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
* Stay calm and pay attention.
* Give yourself extra time to arrive at your destination.
I had this exact thing happen to me about 5 years ago in
Connecticut. Luckily nobody was hurt, but it was pretty scary.
Posted by: Mike | February 28, 2008 at 02:28 PM