{"id":64,"date":"2021-03-12T16:59:41","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T16:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/scottisautosales\/?p=64"},"modified":"2021-03-12T17:02:12","modified_gmt":"2021-03-12T17:02:12","slug":"tips-for-driving-in-construction-zones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scottisautosales.com\/blog\/tips-for-driving-in-construction-zones\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Driving in Construction Zones"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your friends here at Scotti’s Auto Sales<\/a> wanted to give our readers a few tips on driving in areas that can be a little tricky; specifically, construction areas. Here are 8 ways to stay safe and keep calm:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Mind You Speed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Always stay within the posted speed limit. In truth, it wouldn\u2019t hurt to even go a tick or two below it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow Flaggers\u2019 Instruction<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Those workers are out there for a reason; to keep you, other drivers, and the workers safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay Alert and Watch for Signs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Conditions can change with the weather, unexpected events, or anything else. Watch for updates to the signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practice Defensive Driving<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

While this should always be the way you drive, it is especially wise in construction zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always Be On the Lookout for Anything<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Anything from flying debris to a worker in the road to equipment accidents can happen in these areas at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employ the \u201cTake10\u201d Technique for Lane Switching<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Activate your turn signal for 3 seconds, minimum, while also checking your mirrors. If clear, take at least 7 seconds to complete the lane change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obey All Posted Signs and Rules Until You\u2019re Clear of the Construction Area<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This one should be obvious. But many drivers take note of the first<\/em> post they see regarding speed or other things, and then begin to ignore subsequent ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay Patient and Get Ready for Delays<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

No matter how inconvenient it may be, sometimes this traffic just isn’t going to move for a while. Take it easy and breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Scotti\u2019s Auto Sales<\/strong>, we want to make sure that not only are our local neighbors and customers safe in construction zones but everywhere else as well. That starts with having a quality, dependable, and affordable vehicle. Stop by and we would be glad to help you find yours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re located at 2811 Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota<\/a>. If you would like to give us a call, simply dial 941-924-5885<\/a>, and one of our team members will be glad to take care of you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Your friends here at Scotti’s Auto Sales wanted to give our readers a few tips on driving in areas that can be a little tricky; specifically, construction areas. Here are 8 ways to stay safe and keep calm:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":228,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n