Driving Safely Around Construction Zones

Summer is a popular time for fixing those niggling little maintenance problems and our highways are no exception. The combination of heavier traffic due to vacationers and the increased frequency of road construction, can lead to higher rates of collisions, not to mention frustration on the part of drivers. Stay safe when driving around construction zones, and help reduce the risk of needing to claim on your South Carolina car insurance by taking a few extra precautions.

•    Pay attention to signs around construction zones. Often the speed limit is reduced to protect construction workers and reduce the chances of an accident. Make sure you stick to the adjusted speed limit rather than the regular speed limit.

•    Slow down when you approach construction. Slow moving construction vehicles, workers and crossing works traffic can be unpredictable so it is important to give yourself time to react if necessary.

•    Give the construction zone as much space as possible. On multilane highways, move to the lane furthest away from the construction.

Working in roadside construction can be a hazardous occupation. Help keep our roads safer for everyone by driving carefully through construction zones this summer. As an added bonus, you may even be eligible for lower South Carolina car insurance premiums for having a clean driving record and fewer accidents.

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