They also recommend that semis maintain a safe distance of 8 seconds between them and the vehicle they’re following (with good road conditions).
It is then suggested that you actually should double this when traveling in inclement weather. Remember your stopping ability is greatly influenced by the weather conditions.
13. Truck Driving In Winter Tip – Take Extra Care When Driving In The Mountains
Truck driving in winter can be bad with ice, sleet, snow and wind especially on the plains. But the mountains have even more issues regarding winter weather. This is because the weather change so quickly and the built up ice and snow can fall in in the roadways.
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Visibility can be reduced and the hills can create major hazards due to the steepness of the grade. In some places the road can be narrow (either close to the ledge or close to the wall) with little or no shoulder.
As mentioned the plains can have wind, but in the mountains you can fall into ‘wind tunnels’, these happen without warning.
