While driving through a work zone, what is a good safety practice?

Lengthening your usual following distance by double while driving through a work zone is a wise safety practice. Work zones often have unpredictable conditions due to construction activities, equipment, and personnel on or near the roadway. By increasing your following distance, you provide yourself with a greater margin for error. This extra space allows for more reaction time in case the vehicle ahead of you stops suddenly or if there are unexpected obstacles.

Maintaining a regular following distance does not take into account the unique and potentially hazardous conditions present in work zones. Reducing speed but staying close to the vehicle ahead can lead to rear-end collisions if there are sudden stops, while increasing speed to minimize time in the zone poses significant dangers, as it compromises your ability to react to changes and increases the risk of accidents. Thus, enhancing your following distance is the best practice for ensuring safety in work zones.