What should drivers do when approaching a construction area?

When approaching a highway construction or maintenance area, Illinois law requires motorists to slow down, discontinue wireless/cellphone use (unless using a hands-free device), yield to any authorized vehicles or workers in the area, change to a lane away from the workers when possible, and proceed with caution.

• Increase their speed to get out of the way quickly.
• Slow down, stop all wireless telephone communications, and yield the right-of-way.
• Honk their horn several times to alert individuals working in the area to their presence.