Which action is recommended when approaching a construction zone?

Answer: A — Slow down, follow posted signs and flagger directions, stay alert.

Approaching a construction zone means you must slow down and follow posted signs and the directions of any flaggers. Construction areas create unusual hazards: workers near the roadway, equipment moving, narrowed lanes, uneven pavement, and sudden merges. Slowing gives you time to react to these changes and to the actions of workers and other drivers. The posted signs tell you the appropriate speed, lane shifts, and merging rules, while flaggers may direct traffic in real time, which overrides normal flow. Staying alert helps you notice debris, uneven surfaces, and relative speeds of other vehicles so you can adjust smoothly and safely. Rushing through a construction zone increases stopping distances, raises the risk of hitting someone or equipment, and can lead to penalties. So the safest and most responsible approach is to reduce speed and obey signs and flagger instructions.