Which of the following is a dangerous habit when driving in work zones?
- Tailgating another vehicle
- Failing to carefully watch for workers and moving equipment
- Both of the above ✓
Answer: C. Both of the above
Both listed habits are dangerous: tailgating another vehicle and failing to watch carefully for workers and moving equipment.
Why this is the answer
The handbook tells drivers to go through a work zone carefully by slowing down, leaving extra room between vehicles, and expecting sudden slowing or stopping. Tailgating removes that extra room, so it conflicts with the handbook's spacing advice. The same passage says to watch for workers and slow-moving equipment, prepare to stop for highway equipment, and follow worker instructions. Not watching for workers and moving equipment therefore ignores several work-zone warnings in the handbook.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. Tailgating another vehicle — This is only one of the dangerous habits named; the handbook also calls for watching workers and equipment, so choosing just tailgating leaves out the other hazard.
- B. Failing to carefully watch for workers and moving equipment — This is also only part of the problem; the handbook separately tells drivers to leave extra space between vehicles, so tailgating is dangerous too.
Remember it
Think space and scan: leave room ahead and keep your eyes open for workers and equipment in work zones.