Make the road a better place for truck drivers and yourself by practicing the following.
While being a truck driver is difficult enough on its own, the added distractions and obstacles that pop up as a result of traffic and other drivers can make the job all the more stressful. There are things we all can do to make truck driving easier for those who do it, though. These are practices we as drivers should all be following anyway.
AVOID DISTRACTED DRIVING
Distracted driving is always something you should avoid and strive not to do. Avoiding it is not only beneficial to truck drivers, but also to other drivers, as well as yourself. When you’re driving distracted, you’re driving recklessly. Stay alert, make sure you get adequate rest before driving
USE YOUR TURN SIGNAL
A turn signal doesn’t count if you’ve already moved halfway over into the next lane. Turn signals are important all of the time, and especially important when you’re driving around large semi-trucks and busses
OBEY THE SPEED LIMIT
As a driver on the road, it’s important to follow marked speed limits, as they’re present for a reason. It’s all too common to get caught up in driving and find yourself going far over the advised limit, and sometimes under if you’re distracted.
PASS TRUCKS CORRECTLY
When passing a truck, be sure to always do so on the left, where the truck driver can see you. Additionally, don’t hang out in a truck driver’s blind spot, as this is dangerous to both of you. When passing, implement your turn signal and give drivers a chance to see it. The reaction times on heavier trucks are much slower, they need more time to break and take longer to merge, turn, etc. Keep this in mind when maneuvering around them.
