Merging into traffic is an everyday occurrence during your commute, which also means it could be a daily frustration. The Wisconsin State Patrol is paying attention to the art of merging onto a roadway during the month of February, whether going onto a highway or into a construction zone. Checking for traffic, scanning quickly, looking carefully for other road users, and utilizing your turn signals are all ways you can help protect yourself when changing lanes. One of the great debates regarding merging is what to do when approaching a construction area where one of the lanes is shut down. Kewaunee County Sheriff Matt Joski says more people than think approach these situations wrong, costing them time and causing them frustration.

According to Ayres and Associates, zipper merging can reduce the length of a traffic backup by as much as 40 percent. 

Watch this video for more tips on merging from the Wisconsin State Patrol