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Elite Drivers Provide Tips for Work Zone Awareness Week
ARLINGTON, Va., April 7, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today,
American Trucking Associations is urging motorists to slow down and
pay attention while driving through work zone areas. With National
Work Zone Awareness Week 2014 marking the 15th anniversary of this
life-saving safety campaign, elite drivers with millions of
accident-free miles are educating the public on how to stay safe.
National Work Zone Awareness Week 2014 runs from April 7-11.
America's Road Team Captains, professional truck drivers selected for
their impressive driving records and commitment to safety, are sharing
their wealth of experience from the road. With four of every five
victims in a work zone crash being motorists, these tips can help save
lives on our nation's highways.
Work Zone Driving Safety Tips for Motorists:
-- Expect the Unexpected - Speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes
may be changed, and people may be working on or near the road.
-- Slow Down - Speeding is one of the major causes of work zone
crashes.
-- Don't Tailgate - Keep a safe following distance between you and the
car ahead.
-- Keep a Safe Distance from Construction Workers - and equipment.
-- Pay Attention to Posted Signs - Warning signs are there to help
guide you, use them.
-- Stay Alert and Avoid Distracted Driving - Work zones present extra
challenges and obstacles. Motorists need to pay attention to the road
and their surroundings.
-- Plan Your Trip - Schedule your trip with plenty of extra time.
Expect delays and leave early so you are not anxious while driving.
-- Be Patient - Work zone crew members are working to improve the road
and make your future drive better.
-- Be Aware of Blind Spots - Trucks have large blind spots in front,
back and either side. Try to avoid lingering in this space and do not
cut in front of a truck.
"Motorists need to slow down and take caution when driving through
work zones," said America's Road Team Captain and Con-way Freight
driver Bryan Wold. "Reducing speed, paying attention and keeping a
safe distance from other motorists and workers will help move everyone
through the construction areas safely."
The America's Road Team would like to remind the motoring public that
from driveway to highway, safety requires patience and dedication.
The National Work Zone Awareness Week is a national campaign conducted
at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through
highway construction sites. It is observed nationally by state, local
and federal transportation officials to coincide with the start of
highway construction season.
American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade
association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50
affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related
conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America
depends on most to move our nation's freight. Follow ATA on Twitter or
on Facebook . Trucking Moves America Forward.
The America's Road Team, sponsored by Volvo Trucks , is a national
public outreach program led by a small group of professional truck
drivers who share superior driving skills, remarkable safety records
and a strong desire to spread the word about safety on the highway.
www.americasroadteam.com
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SOURCE American Trucking Associations
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/CONTACT: Elisabeth Barna, ebarna@trucking.org, (202) 420-8972
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