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Reasons To Be Wary of 18-Wheelers On The Road

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Due to the sheer size and weight of an 18-wheeler compared to a passenger vehicle, it is often the latter that sustains the most injury and property damage. Thousands of people every year die because of a truck accident that they were not at fault for. Despite commercial trucks being needed for commerce and delivering important goods, if truck drivers do not operate the vehicle safely, they are putting the lives of others in danger.

Speeding

Truckers are often in a rush to get where they need to be so they can make a delivery on time, and may speed without regard for how this puts the safety of others at risk. The average commercial truck weighs around 50,000-80,000 lbs, and if the trucker decides to speed, then they will have less time to make a move based on rapidly changing road conditions. Ideally, a trucker would not drive their vehicle faster than about 50-60 miles per hour. By abiding by the speed limit, truck drivers can reduce the likelihood that they will get into a fatal crash with another car.

Distraction

With our addiction to technology, it’s no wonder that we may become distracted behind the wheel. However, what makes it more dangerous for a truck driver to do so is that they are in charge of such a hefty vehicle. In the event of a collision, carrying that much weight is going to cause more sheer force to be applied to other vehicles and the people within them. A truck driver may be tempted to entertain themselves by talking on the phone or sending messages to loved ones, especially since they are away from home for a prolonged time. But this is no excuse and a truck driver should always make sure that they are alert to what is happening on the road.

Fatigue

Truck drivers fatigue is a serious issue that happens all too often. Despite truck drivers being regulated at the state and federal level (such as how long they can drive within a time period and other aspects of their work), they may violate these expectations because of the pressures of getting to their delivery on time. Truck drivers may skip out on much needed meal breaks and rest periods, and then drive too many hours in one sitting. Operating an 18-wheeler while fatigued can lead to a catastrophe where numerous people are injured or even lose their lives.

As our truck accident lawyer friends from The Law Office of Daniel E. Stuart, P.A. know, truck accidents are serious events that must be handled promptly and with assistance from a legal team that understands the nuances of these cases. There are several reasons why an 18-wheeler truck accident may happen, but in many cases, it is the recklessness or negligence of the truck driver that was the primary factor. All it takes is a few seconds driving next to the commercial truck to realize just how big they are, and most people try to stay away from them when sharing the road. 

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