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Truck Driving Safety Tips

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If you drive a truck, it’s important to know how to stay safe on the road. Professional drivers need to be even more diligent because they drive for hours on end. Someone is killed every 16 minutes in an accident with an 18-wheeler, semi-truck or tractor trailer, according to Truckinjuries.com.

Emergency Braking

If you’re truck veers off the side of the road, gradually reduce the speed of your truck instead of slamming on the breaks. According to Autos.com, slamming on the breaks increases the risk for your truck tipping over.

Maintenance

The U.S. Department of Transportation suggests that you inspect your truck before driving and to make sure the brakes are working. Check your tire pressure before you take your truck out for a drive. If you’re tire pressure is low, your risk of getting in an accident increases significantly.

Emergency Braking

If you’re truck veers off the side of the road, gradually reduce the speed of your truck instead of slamming on the breaks. According to Autos.com, slamming on the breaks increases the risk for your truck tipping over.

Maintenance

The U.S. Department of Transportation suggests that you inspect your truck before driving and to make sure the brakes are working. Check your tire pressure before you take your truck out for a drive. If you’re tire pressure is low, your risk of getting in an accident increases significantly.

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