Driving through a construction zone can be a white-knuckle situation for any driver. With a large volume of workers and machinery moving in and out of the driver’s line of sight, the situation can distract even the most experienced driver. The uneven road surfaces that are often created in and around construction zones can be a challenging factor that, if not taken proper care, can lead to serious car injuries and contribute to damaging accidents.
Uneven road surfaces can make the driver uncomfortable with his ability to control his vehicle. Especially in situations where a driver must change lanes from one surface level to a different surface level, uneven road surfaces can threaten the car and driver’s ability to maintain control and in their own lane. A small turn or runaway moment by one driver can cause chaos for other drivers who have to react on an uneven surface. Any resulting car accident can be the source of a lot of damage and pain.
Uneven pavement can occur in some common situations. The most common situation where an uneven surface is encountered is in a highway construction zone. Whether the construction site is active or inactive, driving through construction zones can be a dangerous maneuver and any distraction or lack of control can result in dangerous accidents.
Unpaved roads and slopes often have uneven surfaces as well. Encountering these situations can lead to rollover accidents or lane-change accidents if a driver is unable to maintain control of their vehicle. Highway entrance and exit ramps are also places where changes in surface levels can be found.
Any uneven surface can pose a risk of accident due to the dangers of losing control of a vehicle or impaired tires by the changing surface.