ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 On today\u2019s Trooper Steve on Patrol, we\u2019re chasing down a viewer question that honestly made me say, \u201cYeah\u2026 that checks out.\u201d<\/p>\n
Matt emailed me after driving east on I-4 near the Lee Road exit. He noticed something many drivers have probably experienced but couldn\u2019t quite put into words. As you approach the area after Fairbanks Avenue, there\u2019s an upcoming exit sign, but what\u2019s missing is the familiar yellow \u201cEXIT ONLY\u201d panel. Drivers follow the roadway, round the curve and suddenly realize they\u2019re in an exit lane with only seconds to react.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s when things get dicey.<\/p>\n
Matt\u2019s question was simple but important: With all the I-4 expansion and improvements over the last few years, why hasn\u2019t the signage been updated to better warn drivers earlier?<\/p>\n
[WATCH BELOW: Trooper Steve navigates construction in downtown Sanford]<\/p>\n
So today, we\u2019re taking Results-1 out to that exact stretch of I-4 to see what drivers are seeing in real-time. We\u2019ll look at lane markings, advance signage, sightlines and how much notice motorists are actually getting before that decision point. Sometimes signage looks fine on paper, but driving it tells a very different story.<\/p>\n
If we find that the signage is unclear, misleading or no longer matches the current roadway design, we\u2019ll take the next step and reach out to the appropriate transportation authorities to flag the issue. That\u2019s what this segment is all about, identifying real-world traffic concerns and helping get eyes on potential fixes before confusion turns into crashes.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve noticed something out on the road that doesn\u2019t seem right, confusing, or just plain unsafe, send it my way. Chances are, if you\u2019re experiencing it, plenty of other drivers are too.<\/p>\n
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