MILE MARKER #67
Just recently, I often wondered, "Are these construction guys serious?" The lines in the construction zone were crooked and looked like they had just been thrown down. I could have done a better job throwing the lines down as I drove by in my big truck.
Then, I read an article in one of the trucking publications, that this was done on purpose. Really? The DOT figured that by putting temporary jaggedy-ass lines on the roadway will slow the traffic down. It's proven that it does. It sure did me. I was like, "What the hell?" I couldn't believe how narrow the lane was, so close to the cement wall. I've been driving 24 years and even I was confused. Some states are even zig-zagging the lines. Unreal....
I understand why they are trying to drum up solutions for slowing the traffic down in construction zones. The worker's safety is number one supposedly, but I think the chance of a construction worker getting injured or killed has to be greater by causing this ridiculous confusion, while people are making their way through the work zone. God for bid, if people followed the these crooked lines while drunk (It still happens) or confused in the dark, the worker's safety is in serious jeopardy.
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
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2 comments:
I agree this is confusing. I've seen this a lot this year so far in our area. I would be interested to see if DOT has stats on the number of accidents caused by the line confusion.
I will have to verify, but I believe many schools are now addressing this issue in class. Construction zones can be a real pain for truck drivers.
Matt
I know what thet're trying to accomplish, but it just seems like a more dangerous approach.
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