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Summer Driving Tips: How To Avoid An Accident With A Large Tractor-Trailer Truck

by Lillian Wheeler

Every summer, hundreds of thousands of families hit the road for fun and memorable road trips. This creates additional traffic on the roads that drivers will have to be wary of. It also increases the chance for accidents along the way. Many of these accidents occur with large tractor-trailer trucks. The following are some things you can do to avoid any major accidents with a tractor-trailer truck:

Provide Plenty of Space

One mistake so many drivers make is not giving enough space to large trucks. These trucks are so different from regular vehicles, especially when travelling at a t high rate of speed. If something were to happen where everyone needed to suddenly slow down or turn, the truck will need extra time to do this in order not to crash. If you are tailgating a truck or swerving around too close in another lane, you are taking a significant risk of getting into a tragic accident should you all need to stop on a dime. Leave at least a few car lengths of space between yourself and a truck. Also, try to get around a truck quickly when you do attempt to pass. Do no linger on side of a truck for longer than necessary.

Pay Attention to Blind Spots

One way a large tractor-trailer truck can maneuver is through the use of mirrors. In some cases, the driver will have several blind spots in which he or she cannot see any other drivers on the road if they are in that space. A truck can potentially collide with you if you linger in his or her blind spot for too long. You can avoid an accident by staying out of the blind spots as much as possible. To do this, you simply need to stay within sight of the trucks mirrors. The truck driver cannot see you if you are unable to see the mirrors yourself.

In addition to these tips, it is important that you not speed at all, but especially not while driving around big tractor-trailer trucks. Cutting off a large truck can be deadly for you and the other drivers on the road. Try to exercise as much patience s possible.

If you are in an accident with a tractor-trailer truck, you need to contact your attorney, such as Brownfield Law Office, whether you are at fault or not. Truck drivers that drive irresponsibly can be held responsible for your damages if any are suffered. However, it is as equally important to be represented if you were at fault for the accident so that you are represented fairly.

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