Defensive Driving Dallas
Driving with Street Construction
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Up north they say that there are two seasons, street construction and winter. In Texas, street construction is becoming a normal thing because of the increasing population. The truth is that wherever you may go in the U.S., you are going to encounter street construction. The big question is what can the everyday driver do to limit the effect that street construction has on their driving?
Ways Around Street Construction
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Of course, for today's drivers there is new technology that is available now. Web sites or apps with GPS can now be used to identify high traffic areas before you ever get on the street or while you are actually in your vehicle. As a driver, take advantage of state information centers that can be found along interstate highways, to get traffic and construction information about both the state and local area. By using these GPS systems, you can identify where construction zones are located and choose a route that will allow you to avoid the high traffic areas. Whatever state you are in, there are agencies and programs designed to help drivers to plan ahead. In some states, like Georgia, you can dial 511 on your cell phone in order to get updates on construction and traffic. Consider contacting state agencies like your state transportation department or your state highway patrol in order to get details about construction activity on streets you intend to travel. http://defensivedrivingcoursedallas1.com
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Alternate Routes to Bypass Street Construction
If you are not in a hurry, consider taking back streets to get to your destination. You may find that you not only avoid traffic and street http://defensivedrivingcoursedallas1.com
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construction, but you may stumble upon some things that you may not have ever had the chance to see or to experience.
You Can Use a CB Radio to Help With Street Construction If you want to go old school, dust off that old CB radio to get traffic and construction alerts. Tune into channel 19 to hear the colorful conversation of truckers and ask them if they can provide any warnings on routes that they have recently traveled. You can get updates on traffic and construction by listening to reports on the radio. These reports will not only give you an assessment of the current traffic situation, but often times that will also come with alternative routes that you could take.
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