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As a trucker, it is essential to stay vigilant and aware of the potential dangers on the road. You can avoid hazards with proper knowledge of safety precautions. Trucks are much larger than most vehicles, so truckers must have an increased awareness to prevent accidents from occurring. Let’s take a look at five things truckers need to watch out for on the road.
Speed Limits
First and foremost, truckers need to watch for posted speed limits on the road. Speed limit signs often appear along highways and other roadways, and it is essential that drivers pay attention to these signs. The legal speeds vary depending on the state or region and type of roadway, so it’s important to check what they are before driving through any area. Failing to adhere to the speed limits can result in hefty fines and dangerous situations on the road.
Blind Spots
One of the most important safety tips for truckers is to be aware of their blind spots. Semi-trucks have much larger blind spots than the average vehicle due to their size, which makes them especially hazardous when driving on highways with other cars nearby. Therefore, truckers must check for any blind spots before making turns or changing lanes to prevent accidents from occurring.
Truckers must always obey traffic lights and signals to ensure the safety of themselves, other drivers, and pedestrians. At stoplights and stop signs, it is important for truckers to give themselves enough time and room to come to a complete stop. Semi-trucks require more distance when braking than smaller cars, so always keep your speed in mind when approaching intersections to give yourself the necessary time to slow down.
Other Drivers
One of the most helpful city driving tips for truckers is watching for other vehicles on the road. Other drivers can be unpredictable, so you must always remain alert and aware. Pay attention to other cars when they signal turns, change lanes, and brake for a stop, and adjust your speed as needed. Also, be aware of vehicles that pass you from behind so that you can give them room to pass.
Emergency Vehicles
It’s also important to be aware of emergency vehicles and yield appropriately. All drivers should watch for sirens and flashing lights from ambulances, police cars, fire engines, or other first responder vehicles. Truckers should always move away from the lanes closest to an approaching emergency vehicle to give them plenty of room for maneuvering around traffic. If there’s no shoulder available, truckers should slow down enough until it’s safe to cross into another lane or pull off onto the side of the road.
Now that you know what truckers should watch for when driving, you can take these precautionary steps today. The more aware you are on the road, the safer you and other drivers around you will be.
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