This project aims to help improve work zone driver safety in Indiana through driver education and public awareness campaigns. The project focused on two specific objectives: (1) to design a public … [Read more...] about Design of Educational Material and Public Awareness Campaigns for Improving Work Zone Driver Safety
Safety Programs
Georgia DOT Warning of Rise in Crashes in Construction Zones
Summer travel is starting to pick up soon and there are more construction projects picking up for the season. With all of those large scale projects and other routine maintenance going on, the Georgia … [Read more...] about Georgia DOT Warning of Rise in Crashes in Construction Zones
Work Zone Education
Region 1 Traffic & Safety employee, Dave Fulbright, walks us through an example work zone to talk about the various signage and the action you as a driver need to take when you see each sign. … [Read more...] about Work Zone Education
Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook / Estado de Texas Manual para Conductores de Vehiculos Comerciales
There is a federal requirement that each state have minimum standards for the licensing of commercial drivers. This manual provides driver license testing information for drivers who wish to have a … [Read more...] about Texas Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Handbook / Estado de Texas Manual para Conductores de Vehiculos Comerciales
DPS to Increase Enforcement of ‘Move Over’ and Distracted Driving Laws After ADOT Worker Killed
The Arizona Department of Public Safety announced troopers will do the "Move Over for Dorizio" special enforcement detail in honor of Frank Dorizio, the ADOT employee who was hit and killed by a … [Read more...] about DPS to Increase Enforcement of ‘Move Over’ and Distracted Driving Laws After ADOT Worker Killed
What is the Zipper Merge? Illinois Law Brings Technique to Highways, Rulebook
With construction season approaching, the Illinois Department of Transportation wants drivers to use the zipper merge technique when approaching lane closures. Experts believe that is the quickest way … [Read more...] about What is the Zipper Merge? Illinois Law Brings Technique to Highways, Rulebook