Happy 4th of July!
Summer travel means lots more cars to contend with. Here are some simple ideas to remind Commercial Truck Drivers this week:
Drive DEFENSIVELY!
Commercial drivers have to be constantly vigilant to detect unexpected road conditions, distracted drivers, and motorists who don’t understand how commercial vehicles operate.
Scan ahead about 15 seconds (a quarter mile on interstates, or one to two blocks in cities) for traffic issues, work zones, and other dangers.
Check mirrors every 8-10 seconds to be aware of vehicles entering your blind spots.
Signal for SAFETY!
Signal and brake to give other drivers plenty of time to notice your intent.
If you must pull off the road, use flashers, reflective triangles, and road flares to alert approaching drivers.
Know when to SLOW DOWN!
Driving too fast for weather or road conditions or failing to slow down for curves or ramps create risks for spills and rollovers, as well as crashes.
To see the rest of the list, please click on the following link –
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ourroads/tips-truck-and-bus-drivers
Wishing you a wonderful Independence Day!
Your friends at iGlobal LLC
