Commercial trucks are significantly very heavy, powerful and high-speed vehicles. In case of a crash with light vehicles, it commonly results in loss of lives and massive destruction.
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5 Safe Light Vehicle Driving Tips to Avoid an Accident With a Truck
1. 5 Safe Light Vehicle Driving Tips
To Avoid An Accident With A
Truck
2. INTRODUCTION
Commercial trucks are significantly
very heavy, powerful and high-speed
vehicles. In case of a crash with light
vehicles, it commonly results in loss
3. Be careful when passing the
truck
Due to their size and power, large
trucks cannot stop very quickly like
other light vehicles. You, as a light
vehicle driver, must remember not to
4. Keep Safe Distance
Always try to maintain a safe distance
of at least 4 seconds from the truck.
Avoid making any sudden or
unpredictable movements. If you are
5. Lower the brightness of your
headlights
Bright headlights may reflect on the
side mirrors of the truck making it
very difficult for the driver to locate
you. So try to lower the brightness of
6. Give plenty of space
A commercial truck takes up to
two lanes while making turns. So, give the space and time and wait till it makes the turn.
Blind Spot
Blind spots are the most dangerous areas of a truck. Truck drivers find it difficult to see 20 fe
7. Final word...
Though the precautions are already
known and practiced by car and truck
drivers alike, the number of accident
cases are well on the rise. So you