What do I mean? Well they might be the best driver in the world and the truck driver might be as well, but 80,000 pounds can’t stop as quickly as a small car. So guess what happens? WHAM! That little car is now scrap, junk. Sounds mean, but it is the truth.
So, don’t cut in close! Always make sure there is plenty of space not only to get over but to stop if need be.
6. Never Try to Squeeze By, If the Truck Tries To Turn
We have all seen the ‘wide turn’ signs on the back of a semi truck. They are right there in front of your eyes, next to the hazardous cargo plates and such!
So yes the wide turn signs are there for a reason! This is because semi truck accidents often occur when a car tries to pass a truck while it is making a turn. The turning radius of a commercial truck just isn’t the same as a small car.
