Truck week begins on September 1st so it is worth remembering that when you come across a truck on the road you need to drive with special care.
Firstly you have to allow safe road space for the truck’s size. Simple physics means that trucks, which can weigh 40 to 50 times that of the average sedan, take more distance to stop so don’t cut in front of trucks approaching traffic lights or out on the highway. If you see a truck with a “Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle” sign on the rear it means they can legally turn from the second or third lane as needed, to safely get around a corner. Stay back and don’t move into the blind spot to the left and rear of the truck cab until they have safely negotiated the bend.
Next, if you are being passed by a truck, don’t increase your speed as this only increases the time involved for the truck to pass you. It is much better to ease up on the accelerator and by helping the truck pass safely you improve your own safety as well. And flash your headlights when the truck has passed to tell the driver when it’s safe for him or her to move back in.
If you have suffered serious injuries as a result of an auto accident, please call our Connecticut I-95 accident attorneys at Hastings, Cohan, and Walsh, LLP, at (888) 244-5480 or contact us online today.
