Texas Driver's License Knowledge TestSafe Driving PracticesMedium
A driver is preparing to drive through a work zone. Which of the following is the most important safety practice to observe?
- AIncrease following distance and prepare for unexpected stops.
- BMaintain normal highway speed if no workers are present.
- CHonk the horn to alert workers of your presence.
- DChange lanes frequently to find the fastest path through.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Increase following distance and prepare for unexpected stops.
Work zones often have reduced speed limits, changed traffic patterns, and unexpected stops due to equipment or workers. Increasing following distance provides more reaction time, and being prepared to stop is crucial for safety.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Speed limits are often reduced in work zones, and maintaining normal speeds is dangerous.
- C. Honking is generally unnecessary and can be distracting or startling to workers, unless it's an emergency alert.
- D. Frequent lane changes are disruptive and dangerous in work zones, which often have constricted lanes.
Work Zone Safety
When driving through a work zone, drivers should reduce speed, increase following distance, and be prepared for unexpected stops and altered traffic patterns.
- Reduced speed limits are common.
- Traffic patterns can change suddenly.
- Increased following distance is key for safety.
Memory trick: Work zone: Watch your space, reduce your pace.