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Winter driving tips: Watch out for large commercial vehicles

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Winter conditions pose a challenge to any driver primarily due to the decreased traction on slippery surfaces coupled with poor visibility. For trucks, the risk of accidents increases over the winter period primarily because of the size and weight of the vehicles. Truck accidents can be catastrophic, especially for the drivers of standard cars, which bear the brunt of such collisions.

Information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) details why truck accidents are more dangerous. First, trucks can weigh 20 to 30 times more than an average vehicle, and secondly, they need a greater distance to come to a stop. Snow may worsen that stopping distance since the truck may end up skidding on the road. Not even brakes can save the situation in such a case.

Safety driving tips around trucks

With adverse weather conditions, you need to be extra vigilant whenever you are on the road. Below are some road safety tips that may come in handy more so you are driving around trucks:

Avoid blind spots. With trucks, the blind spots are much bigger compared to regular vehicles.
Practice safe overtaking. Consider the length of a truck before deciding to overtake it.
Avoid tailgating. Give yourself plenty of room to stop if you need to do so.
Watch for wide turns. Trucks need more space to make turns, and you should take that into account around wide turns.
Avoid distractions. Any distracted driving can put you in danger.
Take basic precautions. Remember to wear your seatbelt and do not drive under the influence.

Have you been involved in an accident with a truck?

If you are a victim of an accident with a truck, you need to proceed carefully. Accidents involving trucks are not your average car accident claims. While you have a right to compensation if the other driver was at fault, multiple parties may be liable for your injuries.

Protecting your legal rights entails learning more about how the law operates and anticipating any possibilities that may arise along the way.

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