In this course, Oklahoma drivers ages 15 to 19 will learn key principles that will make Oklahoma work zones safer for both the drivers and workers. There are three key principles in work zone safety: … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Work Zone Safe
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Risk to Workers or Vehicle Damage: What Makes Drivers Slow Down in Work Zones?
Objective Speeding in work zones is common and poses significant safety hazards to motorists and workers. Previous studies have demonstrated that speeding is reduced when workers are visible to the … [Read more...] about Risk to Workers or Vehicle Damage: What Makes Drivers Slow Down in Work Zones?
Handbook for Designing Roadways for the Aging Population
The original Older Driver Highway Design Handbook was published by FHWA in 1998 (FHWA-RD-97-135). The 2nd edition, titled Highway Design Handbook for Older Drivers and Pedestrians (FHWA-RD-01-103) was … [Read more...] about Handbook for Designing Roadways for the Aging Population
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
Motorists’ Understanding of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices in Work Zones
Automated flagger assistance devices (AFADs) are designed to be operated remotely by a flagger positioned outside the travel lanes and thus to reduce their exposure to vehicular traffic. There are two … [Read more...] about Motorists’ Understanding of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices in Work Zones
Work Zone Clearinghouse Calls on Teens to Make this the Safest Summer Ever
The National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse and the National Organizations for Youth Safety kicked off Global Youth Traffic Safety Month in Washington, D.C. this week. As part of the … [Read more...] about Work Zone Clearinghouse Calls on Teens to Make this the Safest Summer Ever