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Difficulty: EasyWork Zone Safety and Construction Hazards

A driver traveling on a multi-lane highway notices orange diamond-shaped construction signs warning that the right lane will end 1,000 feet1,000\text{ feet} ahead due to roadwork. Traffic in the open lane is moving smoothly. Which of the following actions should the driver take to navigate this work zone safely?

  1. Check mirrors, signal, and merge into the open lane as soon as it is safe to do so before reaching the lane closure taper.Answer
  2. B
    Maintain current speed in the ending lane until reaching the barrier cones, then cut in front of waiting traffic at the last possible moment.
  3. C
    Come to an immediate full stop in the right lane until a driver in the adjacent lane stops completely to let them in.
  4. D
    Increase speed to overtake all vehicles in the open lane before the lane closure begins.

Answer

Check mirrors, signal, and merge into the open lane as soon as it is safe to do so before reaching the lane closure taper.
When approaching a work zone lane closure, the safest behavior is to check traffic, signal early, and transition into the open lane cleanly well in advance of the lane transition taper cones.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Recognize the work zone warning sign
Identify that the right lane will close in 1,000 feet1,000\text{ feet} and prepare to change lanes.
Orange diamond signs alert drivers to temporary hazards and changing traffic patterns ahead.
2
Assess surrounding traffic conditions
Check mirrors and blind spots to locate a safe gap in the adjacent open lane.
Safe lane changes require clear spatial awareness before initiating steering adjustments.
3
Execute a timely and safe lane change
Signal intention, adjust speed to match the open lane traffic, and merge smoothly well before the taper cones.
Early merging prevents sudden congestion, reduces rear-end crash risks, and maintains smooth traffic flow through construction zones.

Key Concept

Work zone lane closure navigation and early safe merging
Estimated Time:45s
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Work Zone Safety and Construction Hazards

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