Without the trucking industry, the bulk transport of materials and goods that's so essential to our economy isn't possible. However, semi-trucks aren't the safest of vehicles and endanger the driving public with whom they share the road.
The reason for their relative lack of safety is that semi-trucks are built to carry cargo. This compromises their stability and maneuverability, which has led to many devastating accidents. Driving trucks safely requires skill and professionalism that some truck drivers lack. Here are three fundamental reasons for the dangers of semi-trucks:
They Are Massive
One semi-truck can weigh as much as twenty-five cars. This means they require more braking distance to slow down or stop than the average car. It also
The reason for their relative lack of safety is that semi-trucks are built to carry cargo. This compromises their stability and maneuverability, which has led to many devastating accidents. Driving trucks safely requires skill and professionalism that some truck drivers lack. Here are three fundamental reasons for the dangers of semi-trucks:
They Are Massive
One semi-truck can weigh as much as twenty-five cars. This means they require more braking distance to slow down or stop than the average car. It also