The responses of 441 drivers who traveled through a construction zone on I-57 were collected and analyzed. The drivers were surveyed for their understanding, interpretation, and reaction to work zone traffic control signs and messages. They were also asked for suggestions to improve work zone safety. The analysis indicated that 77% of the drivers paid more attention to work zone signs. About 83% said they saw the flagger and 88% of them correctly understood the flagger's message, while only 92% reduced their speed. Speed limit signs were noticed by 87%, but correctly remembered by only 90% of them. About 91% of the drivers reduced their speed after seeing speed limit signs, but 6% did not. The motorists did not perceive the driving conditions in the work zone to be hazardous; only 54% of the drivers said that going through the work zone was more hazardous than a non-work zone. The driving conditions in the work zone were described as comfortable by 3/4 of the drivers and uncomfortable by 22%. The report contains analysis of the responses and drivers' suggestions.


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    Title :

    Survey of Driver's Opinion about Work Zone Traffic Control on a Rural Highway


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    Publication date :

    1990


    Size :

    67 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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