What should you do when entering a construction zone?

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When entering a construction zone, the key is to slow down and proceed with heightened awareness. Signs will indicate the new speed limit, lane changes, and where to merge or stop, and following them helps you anticipate what’s ahead. Slowing down gives you more time to react to sudden stops, workers entering or moving near the roadway, and equipment operating close to or in your path. Stay focused, maintain extra distance from the vehicle in front, and watch for workers or machinery that may appear in or near your lane. Do not speed through or ignore the signs—this endangers people and can lead to higher fines and penalties. Unless directed otherwise by signs or traffic controllers, move through the zone cautiously and steadily rather than trying to rush through.