A practical way to avoid a work zone crash is to:
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Drive at your usual speed.
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Tailgate the vehicle in front to maintain a steady flow of traffic.
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Increase the distance between you and the vehicle in front.
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Speed up to pass through the work zone quickly.
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Explanation
In a work zone, you may often encounter unexpected hazards and workers on site. The most common type of crash in work zones is rear-end collisions. To avoid this, always increase your following distance when driving through a work zone and drive with caution, obeying the posted speed limit.
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