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At intersections, drivers of long trucks that are turning right may move into the left lane to avoid hitting the curb as they turn. If you ignore the trucks turn signals and pull up on its right side, you may be squeezed between the truck and the curb as it makes the turn.
When stopped, especially going uphill, a truck may roll back farther than a car when the driver releases the brake and engages the clutch. Leave at least one car length between your vehicle and the truck ahead and stay slightly to the left of your lane so you can be seen in the truck drivers mirror.
When passing trucks, do not stay alongside for too long a time. Pass as quickly and safely as possible and dont cut in front of a truck too closely.
Never drive or walk around the back of a truck when it is reversing. You may be in the drivers blind spot and you may be unknowingly hit by the truck. When meeting or passing a truck on a highway, stay as far away from itin your laneas you can to avoid the wind pressure created at high speeds. Road Safety. It starts with you. |