Work Zones Ahead, Hang Up and Drive
 "With the return of the familiar orange barrels, motorists must learn to unplug from distractions as they enter work zones," CRAM director, John Niemela said. "As roadways get congested and workers are present, a motorist’s focus must be on driving. Every single time you take your eyes off the road or talk on the phone while you’re driving – even for a few seconds – you put yourself and others at risk."
More than 85 percent of all people killed in highway work zone crashes are drivers and passengers, not highway workers. While distracted driving is always dangerous, the complexity of work zones significantly intensifies this danger for road workers, drivers, bicyclists, motorcycles, pedestrians, emergency responders, law enforcement, utility workers, or anyone else in the work zone.
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