Trucks
To reduce the chance of having a collision with a large truck or RV, you must be familiar with a big rig's physical capabilities and how it maneuvers. Large trucks take longer to stop than vehicles traveling at the speed. The average passenger vehicle traveling at 55 mph can stop within 400 ft. However, a large truck traveling at the same speed can take almost 800 ft. to stop this means you should not suddenly slow down or stop in front of a truck.
A trucker has blind spots on all sides making it difficult to see other vehicles around it. You should avoid driving close to a large truck.
When a vehicle makes a turn, the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels. But the longer the vehicle, the greater the distance in the turning path. This is why truck drivers need to swing wide to make a turn. Make sure you check the trucks turning signals so you know the direction it is turning. Do not assume it is turning in a specific direction it may just be swinging wide.
Large trucks usually stay in the center section of the lane to help the flow of traffic. Never cut off a truck in traffic or on the highway to reach an exit or turn. You should also never linger along side a truck when passing or follow too closely (tailgating).
For more information on sharing the road with trucks, go to:
A trucker has blind spots on all sides making it difficult to see other vehicles around it. You should avoid driving close to a large truck.
When a vehicle makes a turn, the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels. But the longer the vehicle, the greater the distance in the turning path. This is why truck drivers need to swing wide to make a turn. Make sure you check the trucks turning signals so you know the direction it is turning. Do not assume it is turning in a specific direction it may just be swinging wide.
Large trucks usually stay in the center section of the lane to help the flow of traffic. Never cut off a truck in traffic or on the highway to reach an exit or turn. You should also never linger along side a truck when passing or follow too closely (tailgating).
For more information on sharing the road with trucks, go to: