We’ve all had that terrifying experience of getting just a little too close to a semi-truck or Tractor Trailer on the road. They’re big, and they take up a lot of space, but there’s no reason to be afraid. Here are few tips on how to respect that truck, and keep yourself safe.
· Avoid their blind spots: Trucks have large blind spots to the right and rear of the vehicle. Smaller blind spots exist on the right front corner and mid-left side of the truck. The worst thing you can do is cruise along in a trucker’s blind spot, where he can’t see you. If you need to pass the truck, do it quickly, and try not to linger.
· Don’t cut them off: You may think you can squeeze in to that small gap in traffic ahead of the truck, but it’s very dangerous. Trucks take as much as three times the distance to stop as the average passenger car. Therefore, you’re really only risking your own life by cutting off a truck.
· Be courteous: It's not easy to get a 22-foot tractor and 48-foot trailer into traffic. If you see a trucker has his signal blinking, do the right thing and leave room for him to merge. They will appreciate it, and you will minimize the chance of a potential collision.
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