June 24, 2010
By: Carrie Van Brunt
Many drivers know of local intersections and other roads that are more accident-prone than others and require greater care on which to operate.
Last year's federal stimulus bill distributed billions of dollars around the country in part to help fund some badly needed infrastructure upgrades, such as road and bridge improvements. However, a recent survey from one state indicates that drivers have become less confident in the condition of their local roads.
The survey from the AAA Clubs of New Jersey found that the number of drivers calling their local roads "poor" rose from 16 to 20 percent between 2003 and 2009. During the same time period, those calling their local road conditions "good" fell from 41 to 37 percent.
Along with roads that are potentially unsafe, drivers should also show great care when passing construction zones and ideally move into a further lane.
This is especially true now that more states have been passing laws cracking down on unsafe operation in such areas. One recent state to do so is Massachusetts, which implemented its "Move Over Law" last year.
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