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Driving safely around large trucks and buses
Nearly 70 percent of traffic crashes involving large trucks and passenger cars are the fault of the car driver, according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). Here are some tips to help ensure you or a loved one isn't the next victim. |
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| • Avoid tailgating. It limits your visibility and the truck or bus driver may not be able to see you if you are too close. |
| • Stay out of the "No-Zone." |
| – Do not linger on either side of trucks or buses. Drivers have large blind spots on both sides of their vehicles. If you cannot see the driver's face in the side-view mirror, the driver cannot see you. |
| – When passing trucks or buses, leave plenty of room when you switch back to the lane in front of them. Look for the entire front of the vehicle in your mirror before pulling in front of the truck or bus. It can take up to twice as long for a truck or bus to stop so more room is required between you and them. |
| – Watch for trucks and buses with turn signals, especially when they are indicating a right turn. Sometimes they need extra room to make wide right turns. They often can't see cars that squeeze between them and the curb. |
| – Do not cross behind a truck that is backing up. They do not have a rearview mirror and may not see you. |
| • Always stay focused on driving and avoid distractions that take your attention off the task at hand. |
| • And remember to buckle up! Buckling your seatbelt is the most important thing you and your passengers can do to save lives in a crash. As the driver, a seatbelt can help keep you in your seat so you can better maintain control of your vehicle. |
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