Do you know how to drive safely in a construction zone? Check out our tips on how to get through those cones and trucks safely and efficiently!

Always expect the unexpected. From different speed limits to having people on the road and lanes closed, work zones are where the drive becomes unpredictable.

Pay attention to the signs on the road. They’ll tell you that a work zone is coming up and also tell you what the speed limit is, in addition to many other things. Slow down to read them and then stay slow through the construction. Pay attention to people with flags. If you ignore a flagger, you’ll get a ticket.

If you know a lane is going to be closed ahead, merge as soon as you see the sign. Don’t try and speed past other drivers before merging. If you’re safe you won’t end your trip early by getting into an accident.

Slow down as soon as you see a sign that says to do that. If you’re going 60 mph, you’re traveling about 88 feet every second. If you see a sign that says there’s road work in 1500 feet, you’ll be there in roughly 17 seconds.

Don’t tailgate in a work zone. This is to supplement the idea that you should never tailgate, to begin with.

Stay in the center of the lane. This way you minimize potential damage to barriers, cones, and workers.

Even if it looks like there’s no work going on, you’re not out of the work zone until you see a sign that says so. Keep obeying the posted speed limit and other signs until you know you’re in the clear.