When driving through a road work zone, which practice is recommended?

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Road work zones require extra caution because conditions can change quickly—lanes may shift, workers or equipment can appear unexpectedly, and temporary traffic controls like cones, signs, and flaggers direct you differently than on open roads. The best practice is to slow down, obey all posted speed limits for the work zone, follow the directions of flaggers, and be prepared for sudden changes in traffic flow or lane configuration. This approach reduces the risk to workers and to you, giving you more time to react if a lane closes, a vehicle slows, or equipment enters the roadway. Even if traffic seems light, conditions can change in an instant, so maintain a safe following distance, stay alert, and avoid distractions.

Speeding through a work zone increases danger and is usually illegal. Waiting for a worker to guide you isn’t reliable or always feasible, and you must follow the posted controls instead. Ignoring signs misleads you about current conditions and undermines safety.