Are there any dangers associated with large trucks on the roadways?
There are a lot of dangers and causes of truck accidents associated with the size of these huge commercial vehicles. Here are a few: • No-Zones. These are blind spots located around the front, back, and sides of the truck. When a car is in the No-Zone, the truck driver is usually unable to see it. At these times, a large truck could turn into a passing car and a serious accident could result. • Squeeze Play. In order to negotiate a right turn, big rigs need to swing wide to the left in order to negotiate a right turn. When truck drivers make wide right turns; they are often unable to see smaller vehicles directly behind or beside them. When a car cuts between the truck and a curb, the car can be caught in a squeeze, and a serious accident can occur. • Stopping Distance. Big trucks need a much greater stopping distance than other vehicles. If you are in a car in front of a truck and need to brake suddenly, you’re at great risk of being in a serious rear-end collision with the truck. • O
