Truck Driving Tips

No matter what kind of truck you own, whether you’re a commercial truck driver with a semi or a pickup truck owner, road safety is paramount. Safe driving not only protects you and other drivers from injury or death caused by an accident, but it also keeps your truck in good condition. Here are some of our tips on how to be a responsible truck driver.

Maintain a Space Cushion

Your truck is bigger than a standard car and it may require more room to come to a stop. To that end, you should increase your following distance by a few seconds to give yourself space to bring your truck to a stop if congestion develops suddenly.

Watch Your Blind Spots

No matter the size of your truck, you’re probably going to have blind spots where you can’t see the traffic around you. Try to adjust your mirrors to give yourself as much rear visibility as possible and be sure to use your signals and maneuver with caution.

Stay Sober

Finally, it should go without saying that driving your truck while under the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs like marijuana is a terrible idea. These substances impede your focus and make you more reckless, causing you to speed or swerve around carelessly. 

You don’t want a ticket or to be arrested if you’re caught driving under the influence, but you really don’t want to get into an injurious or deadly accident. 

Be mindful that some prescription medications may also impact your ability to operate a vehicle and talk to your doctor if you have concerns.

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