Truck drivers get a fair amount of bad press in the media. While some of it is deserved, many truck drivers are professionals who have no desire to cause a truck accident or get traffic tickets. The reason is that these can hurt or even end their careers. There are many factors that work against them, which include the riding characteristics of their vehicles and the many possible mistakes they must always guard against. How this affects your safety on the road is explained next.
Long Braking Distance
Fully loaded semi trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Even with multiple brakes on the tractor and its trailer, their stopping distance is longer than that of a car. This means that if you cut them off or brake hard while in front of them,
Long Braking Distance
Fully loaded semi trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Even with multiple brakes on the tractor and its trailer, their stopping distance is longer than that of a car. This means that if you cut them off or brake hard while in front of them,