Question When driving through a work zone, it is a good safety practice to: Answers Drive closely to the vehicle in front of you to keep traffic flowing freely. Shorten your usual following distance by about one-half. Turn on your cruise control. Double your usual following distance. Explanation The most common type of crash in work zones is the rear-end collision. To avoid this hazard, it is recommended that you double your following distance as you approach a work zone. Take a FREE Practice Test Now This questions appears in the following tests: Pennsylvania Practice Test