The objectives of this project included: characterizing the nature of work zone accidents in Arizona; reviewing countermeasures used throughout the country, and the effectiveness of those … [Read more...] about Effective Countermeasures to Reduce Accidents in Work Zones
Driver Education
Highway Work Zone Safety Driver Education Resource Curriculum
KDOT developed this curriculum module for driver education programs in hopes of targeting beginning drivers before they've had a chance to develop bad driving habits. A similar joint venture was … [Read more...] about Highway Work Zone Safety Driver Education Resource Curriculum
Work Zone Safety Education – It’s not Just for Adults
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) sent more than 3,400 work zone education packets to third-grade, fifth-grade, and eighth-grade teachers, as well as driver education instructors. DOT … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety Education – It’s not Just for Adults
Instructors Urge Students to Read the Signs and Slow down in Work Zones
Many Iowa driver education instructors will be emphasizing work zone safety in classrooms this school year. Teachers are incorporating "A Sudden Change of Plans," a work zone safety curriculum … [Read more...] about Instructors Urge Students to Read the Signs and Slow down in Work Zones
Safety Classes Starting
The American Traffic Safety Services Association of Stafford would like to see the number of Work Zone related deaths fall. Toward that end, the organization has created a work-zone-safety curriculum … [Read more...] about Safety Classes Starting
Work Zone Safety: Awareness Through Education
Recently, motorists participating in a national study said they ignore work zone warning signs, disregard workers' safety, and drive too fast in work zones. So, even though extra care is taken to … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety: Awareness Through Education