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## driving tip 

Unnecessary idling wastes gas and causes emissions that degrade air quality and contribute to climate change. If you are directed to stop in a construction zone, turn off the engine. Idling for more than 10 seconds costs more than turning the engine off. 

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improving the roads for everyone. Check radio, television and websites for the latest traffic reports and updates to find out what is happening on the roads within your area, and along your intended route. Consider taking an alternate route. 

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## Space margins and speed control 

Slow down  — the road surface may be uneven or unpaved, so you need to slow down. You must obey construction zone speed limits. Traffic fines are double in construction zones. 

Stop when directed  — stop when directed to do so by traffic control persons or other traffic control devices. In some construction zones, you may need to wait for a pilot car to escort you through the work zone. 

Allow following distance  — leave plenty of following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle immediately ahead. Avoid changing lanes in a construction zone. 

Allow side margins  — leave space between you, the construction crews and their equipment in the construction zones. 

## Trains 

Every year people die or are seriously injured in collisions between vehicles and trains, so you need to be careful when approaching a railway crossing. Most trains require approximately two kilometres to stop — never try to beat one. 

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Watch for clues  — lots of clues warn you of a railway crossing ahead: 

• Advance warning signs  — these signs alert you to an upcoming crossing, and tell you to look, listen and slow down because you may have to stop. They are usually posted in locations where you cannot see an upcoming railway crossing (for example, on hilly or curvy roads). An advisory speed sign below the advance warning sign may show that the safe road speed is less than the posted speed. 

• Pavement markings  — at the approach to some railway crossings, you may see a painted “X” on the pavement. Some crossings also have flashing lights, a bell and gates. If the light and bell are activated or the gate is down, it means a train is approaching. 

You may not be able to see a train coming if visibility is poor, but you may hear its whistle. But remember that trains are not required to sound a whistle at every crossing. 

