How Can You Prevent a Truck Accident?

Usually, trucks are a much bigger and powerful vehicle that runs on the road and highway and hence they will always be dangerous on the road. If such a massive sized and powerful vehicle collides with a car or any other smaller vehicle, then the results can often be devastating.

Therefore, all the motorists who are driving a smaller vehicle must drive on the road very carefully. However, if you are unfortunate enough to get involved in an accident with a truck then you must always consult a reputed truck accident law firm like Sutliff & Stout, who have already successfully fought many such cases and succeeded to provide necessary compensation to their clients.

If you have to drive regularly on the highways and where you have to share the road with many truckers then the following are a few things that you must always keep in mind.

1. Always avoid blind sports

The areas where your vehicle will not be noticed in the side mirror of the truck are blind spots, where you must avoid positioning your vehicle. These spots are:

• 20’ in truck’s front side

• 30’ behind the truck

• Remaining on the truck’ right on 2-lanes wide

2. While passing use caution

You must be extra careful while you are passing any large truck, particularly if you are driving on a slope. You should always pass through the left side so that the driver can notice you in case the truck is at a lower speed.

3. Offer a very clear signal

Whether you pass the truck or change your lane or want to turn then you must offer a clear signal and the truck driver will be able to notice easily. Let the truck driver know clearly what your intention is.

4. Offer plenty of space to the truck

Never be too close to any truck/truck driver, so that he can comfortably maneuver his vehicle. Being too near to a truck can always increase the risks of getting involved in accidents. While following a truck you must maintain at least a 4 seconds distance.

5. Lower your bright lights

Your bright light can always blind the truck driver when he will try to see you through his side mirror. So, you must always keep your high beams a little lower when you are near any truck.

6. Merge carefully

If the traffic is slowing down to a stop then avoid merging in the truck’s front because for any truck to quickly slowdown is very difficult and hence your vehicle should not come in their way. If any truck is trying to pass you, then decelerate.

7. Avoid distractions

Avoid all kinds of distractions while you are driving very close to the truck or on the highway. You can answer your mobile call or text messages later but not while driving.

8. Never drive after taking drugs or alcohol

Often people take drugs for staying awake, but this is unsafe while driving under the effect of both drugs and alcohol. Also, it is considered illegal.

9. Drive at a reasonable speed

You must always maintain your speed as per the available speed limits of the road where you are driving.

10. Never break the rules

While driving on the highways where plenty of trucks are also running, you should take more care to follow all the road rules so that you are never caught for faulty driving.

Despite taking all the precautions, if you still involve in an accident then you must always take help from an accident attorney. Only an experienced attorney can help you to provide medical treatment and proper compensation too.