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What is the most common type of crash in work zones, and how do you avoid it?

โœ“ ANSWER

Rear-end collisions โ€” avoid them by slowing early and adding following distance

Sudden slowdowns make rear-end crashes the top work zone collision, so extra space and early braking are critical.

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  1. โœ“Rear-end collisions โ€” avoid them by slowing early and adding following distance
  2. โœ—Head-on collisions โ€” avoid them by straddling lanes
  3. โœ—Rollovers โ€” avoid them by accelerating through
  4. โœ—Animal strikes โ€” avoid them by honking

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