Anytime you pass another vehicle, you must do so with great care. It is one of the most dangerous maneuvers on the road. When you are passing a large truck, there is an added risk that the driver will not see you. To safely move past the vehicle, the Federal Motor...
Truck Accidents
How can speeding impact a truck accident?
As someone who shares the road with larger vehicles, you likely feel used to looking around you and checking your rearview mirror. However, some truckers may not think to do the same, which can cause serious accidents. One of the biggest factors that can leave you...
What are the dangers of sharing the road with trucks?
While navigating twisting turns and unfamiliar roads, you may see a truck near you swerving wildly or moving strangely. Sharing the road with large vehicles like trucks includes knowing how to drive defensively and noticing when an unsafe situation may occur. Less...
What are some common distractions for truck drivers?
Whenever you take a drive out on the road, you may notice a truck behind you or in front of you moving oddly around the lane. This strange swerving and weaving often come from a distraction within or outside of the truck. Learning about the ways distractions put you...
Positive trucker drug tests up 13% nationwide
Driving a semi truck takes a high level of responsibility because the sheer size and weight of these vehicles make them a significant threat to everyone traveling Indiana's roads. Yet, research shows that truck drivers are increasingly turning to marijuana and other...
Going over data on large truck accidents
Whether you suffer a serious injury that forces you to stop working or you have debilitating mental trauma, a large truck collision could create serious problems that turn your life upside down. Furthermore, these accidents can lead to long-term hardships, from...
Does truck safety technology prevent all truck accidents?
Truck accidents can be particularly severe in their damage to property and their infliction of injury or death. You may have heard that truck companies are installing safety devices in their trucks to prevent such accidents. While this may give you peace of mind on...
What is internal decapitation?
In an auto accident, your body goes through a lot. The possibility for severe injuries can be extreme, and some injuries are more likely to cause death than others if you do not react properly. One such injury is internal decapitation. According to LiveScience,...
Speeding and large truck accidents
If you find yourself involved in a large truck collision, the accident is especially likely to cause serious injuries or even the loss of life. Due to the size of large trucks and the increased amount of time it takes for truckers to come to a stop, these crashes are...
What are tips for driving safely around trucks?
As a driver who shares the road with commercial vehicles, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. After all, due to their size and weight, they could easily deal a lot of damage if you ended up getting in a crash with one. Thus, it helps to know how to drive safely around...