What action can enhance the safety of drivers in a work zone?

Reducing speed limits in a work zone is an effective action to enhance the safety of drivers. Lowering the speed limit is critical because it allows vehicles to maneuver safely through areas where construction work is occurring, where road conditions may be less predictable, and where workers are at increased risk of being struck by vehicles.

A reduced speed limit can also give drivers more time to react to unexpected conditions, such as sudden stops or the presence of workers and equipment. This measure serves as a clear and effective signal to drivers that they need to adjust their driving behavior to suit the potentially hazardous environment of a work zone, ultimately leading to a decrease in accidents and fosters a safer experience for everyone involved.

Additionally, while increasing lane closures, adding traffic light signals, or removing road signs could have various impacts on traffic flow and safety, they do not inherently focus on the immediate adjustment of driver behavior in response to work zone conditions as effectively as reducing speed limits does.