We recently did a blog on safe driving tips for truck drivers. It is equally as important for motorists to use safe driving tips when driving near or around large freight trucks. Here are a few tips for the common highway driver to stay safe on the road.
- Leave a large margin of safety space between yourself and the truck. Usually 20-25 car lengths is sufficient space. At an incline this distance should be extended as large manual trucks could roll backwards. If you an see the truck's side mirrors you've usually left enough distance between you and the truck.
- Avoid changing lanes too frequently around a truck. Large trucks have significantly larger blind spots than a normal motorist vehicle. You want the driver to know there is a vehicle near them at all times.
- When passing a large truck look for the truck's headlights in your rear-view mirror. If you can't see them you've cut it too close to the vehicle. If an accident occurred the truck would not be able to stop in time to prevent a massive collision.
- Watch out for debris in the roads when following a large truck. Trucks can easily drive over such debris, but a driver driving too closely to a truck will not see it in time to maneuver around it.
- Drive carefully around liquid tankers and livestock carriers. Both of these types of vehicles can sway sideways, their loads can shift as they're driving and making turns. Be extra cautious around these vehicles.
Taking these precautions can ensure a safe driving experience for both you and the truck driver. Happy driving!
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