Everyone uses the roads and highways for transportation, whether by car, bus, truck, or two-wheeler. Maintaining a safe distance while driving is paramount to preventing accidents. Nevertheless, we still read about them in the news every morning. Accidents often involve collisions with large commercial vehicles, such as trucks and buses. Here are tips for sharing the road with them:

1.Avoid lingering in the truck and bus blind spots

Heavy trucks have larger blind spots than passenger cars. These are major contributing factors in truck-to-car collisions, since the truck driver cannot see the passenger vehicle to avoid it. Tailgating and passing on the left are not recommended. A general rule of thumb to follow is to make sure you can see the truck’s driver. If you cannot see their face in the cab or the mirrors, they might not be able to see you.

2.Watch out for larger vehicles making a turn

Due to their length, trailers and buses require additional space to turn. If you plan to purchase a bus and drive it on the highway, you need to inquire about the price, arrange the necessary funds, and make the purchase. Meanwhile, watch for signals if you notice a car travelling next to your truck. Ensure the car gives you a way to turn before you make the move.

3.Give HCVs extra room in inclement weather

Trucks and buses alike have much larger wheelbases than cars do. In inclement weather, such as frequent rain and thunderstorms, the large wheels of these commercial vehicles can kick up water, mud, or road debris. These particles can quickly cover your windshield in water or mud, killing your visibility. It also increases your risk of being involved in an accident. In any case, giving trucks a wide berth is a good idea, especially when the weather is bad.

4.Increased stopping distance

When surrounded by trucks and buses on the road, understand that stopping their motion requires more force and time. They also require more room to come to a stop. Whipping around the front end of a large truck or bus is dangerous. If you are too close, the driver might not be able to see you. If there is a stop within 160 yards, the truck may not be able to stop quickly enough to avoid hitting your vehicle.

5.Avoid rushing past vehicles

When you see a truck or bus before you signalling to get into your lane, do not try to accelerate to cut them off. Instead, allow the truck into your lane and give it room. If you must pass a truck, wait for it to finish changing lanes and change yours when you feel it is safe.

Conclusion

Following these tips keeps you secure when sharing the road with large commercial vehicles and prevent collisions and injuries. So, it is wise to stay alert and maintain a safe distance while driving.