Driving a gargantuan
18-wheeler is difficult enough without the presence of adverse
elements. Unfortunately, having the perfect driving conditions won’t
always be possible. With that in mind, here are a few tips to help
you stay safe when driving your truck:
Lower your Speed
Limit
You should personally
set your speed limit lower than what the signs indicate, especially
when driving in areas that require sharp turns. The speed limits
posted on the road only account for smaller vehicles. Trucks, with
their high center of gravity, can easily lose their balance when
driving as fast as a smaller vehicle. Remember: slow and steady wins
the race.
Take a Power Nap
Don’t think you can
win against drowsiness, even if you just downed two coffees before
hitting the road. According to research, 18 straight hours awake can
produce the same effect as having a BAC of .08. Set your schedule to
allow yourself some time to take a few power naps.
Foggy Conditions
Merit a Stopover
Driving in foggy
conditions simply isn’t worth it. Pull over at a truck stop, call
your employer, and wait for the fog to subside; better yet, take a
nap. If you have no choice but to press on, slow down and turn on all
your lights to try and make yourself visible to all other cars on
the road.
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