Work Zone Drivers Education Training

Developed by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association, and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration, Turning Point: Roadway Work Zone Safety for New Drivers is a program with one goal in mind – keeping new drivers alive and safe in work zones. Turning Point aims to help existing driver education programs supplement their efforts and education materials with new impetus and instructional tools.

Washington State Department of Transportation supports this effort by offering this training information to the drivers education programs statewide.

• Work Zone Safety Awareness and Training Resources
  This CD contains information on the program and an outline of how to use it; lists of resources to use in addition to the program; an instructor's guide; campaign information; student quiz (and key); posters, stickers, and bookmarks to print; and much more.
  
  
• Work Zones from Behind the Wheel
  This is an interactive driving program on a CD-ROM that teaches new drivers through "real life" driving/decision-making scenarios. Students not only see work zone driving situations through the "virtual" windshield, but also view what's taking place in their rearview and side view mirrors and on their car's dashboard.
  
  
• Some Decisions Last a Lifetime - Video Presentation
  This is an 11 minute motivational video that aims to shape new driver attitudes. Featuring a reality-based storyline, it shows young drivers the real impact of their driving actions on human lives, especially their own. To request a copy of this CD-ROMs and DVD, go to Turning Point Production or watch the video on YouTube.
  
  

WSDOT offers other key links to educate new drivers about safe driving in roadway work zones.

Work Zone Offenses (pdf 50 kb)
As part of the Give 'em a Brake campaign, this is a list of sample work zone offenses that include speeding, reckless driving, failure to obey direction of a flagger and more.

Traffic Control Devices (pdf 63 kb)
Work Zone Traffic Control devices are listed and include stop/slow paddle, orange signs, barricades, cones, warning lights and more.

Work Zone Safety Driving Tips (pdf 71 kb)
Driving tips include stay alert, pay close attention, don't tailgate or speed, merge as soon as possible, don't change lanes, minimize distractions, be patient and remain calm, and Give 'em a Brake!

Work Zone Safety - Give em' a Brake Presentation (828 kb ppt)
A 40+ slide PowerPoint presentation that outlines the Give 'em a Brake campaign, and defines works zones and the consequences of injuries and deaths from poor driving choices.

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