Studies have shown that rear-end crashes in the advance warning area for a work zone are the most common type of work zone crashes. Driver inattention (or distraction) is reported as the most common … [Read more...] about Best Practices for Maximizing Driver Attention to Work Zone Warning Signs
Distracted Driving
VIDEO: A Dangerous Game … Playing ‘Pokemon Go’ in Road Construction Sites
The Pokemon Go game has caused some safety issues. Local Michigan traffic reporter Robb Westaby went out and conducted interviews to find out how many of these digital creatures could be found in … [Read more...] about VIDEO: A Dangerous Game … Playing ‘Pokemon Go’ in Road Construction Sites
Distracted Driver Speeds Around Work Zones
With technology more accessible and ubiquitous, drivers have an ever increasing number of methods with which to be distracted from the task of driving. In addition to more traditional distraction … [Read more...] about Distracted Driver Speeds Around Work Zones
Evaluation of Mobile Work Zone Alarm Systems
Maintenance of highways often involves mobile work zones for various types of low speed moving operations such as striping and sweeping. The speed differential between the moving operation and … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Mobile Work Zone Alarm Systems
California DOT Launches Interactive Game to Teach Teen Drivers Safe Driving Skills in Highway Work Zones
In an effort to fight distracted driving and raise public awareness during National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 19-25, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is joining with the … [Read more...] about California DOT Launches Interactive Game to Teach Teen Drivers Safe Driving Skills in Highway Work Zones
State Launches Work Zone Safety Campaign
A statewide safety campaign asking motorists to hang up their phones and pay attention in work zones begins June 9 and will continue through the construction season. The campaign is part of the … [Read more...] about State Launches Work Zone Safety Campaign