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Sunday, 18 November 2018 / Published in Uncategorized

How to Safely Drive Around Trucks

Truck Accident Lawyer Houston, TX

Commercial trucks are much bigger and heavier than regular vehicles, so they can be especially dangerous on the roads. Truck accident lawyers know just how disastrous collisions with trucks can be. It’s not possible to avoid these trucks completely, so motorists should learn how to drive safely around them. Here are some tips for reducing your risk of getting into a collision with a truck:

Be Careful When Passing

If you ever need to pass by a commercial truck, you should do so with extra caution. Large trucks take longer to maneuver and stop, so truck drivers need more time to change their speed. Drive up to the truck you plan to pass on the left side and use the proper signals as you change lanes. Avoid passing a truck while driving uphill or downhill.

Maintain a Safe Distance Behind a Truck

It isn’t good to drive too closely to any vehicle, but it’s especially dangerous with large trucks. If you don’t allow enough room between your vehicle and a truck, you can increase the risk of an accident. For example, if the truck has to make a sudden brake, you can crash right into it. To avoid any issues, try to stay at least several car lengths behind commercial trucks.

Don’t Get Distracted

When you are driving for a while, it’s easy to get distracted from time to time. However, distractions can take your eyes off the road and increase the likelihood of getting into an accident with trucks and other vehicles. Avoid talking on the phone, texting, eating or anything else the makes you take your hands off the wheel or your eyes off the road.

Stay Away from the Blind Spots

When you drive around commercials trucks, it’s crucial to stay out of their blind spots, including the areas directly in front, directly behind and long each side of the vehicle. The truck driver can’t see you in these areas and may collide into your vehicle.

Reduce Your Brights

If you are driving around a commercial truck, you should make sure to lower your brights. They can reflect off their side mirrors and blind the drivers, increasing the risk of accidents.

Report Unsafe Driving

If you notice a truck driver speeding, drifting in and out of lanes or driving in another dangerous way, you should not hesitate to alert authorities. There is a phone number on the back of each commercial truck that you can call. Try to stay as far away as possible from truck drivers who are driving unsafely.

If you follow these safety tips, you can reduce your chances of getting into an accident with a commercial truck and needing a truck accident lawyer Houston, TX trusts at John K. Zaid & Associates by your side.

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