How Do You Drive A Semi Truck On Slick Roads?
Driving large trucks is challenging in fair weather, let alone in poor, wintry conditions. There are many proactive precautions, as well as reactive techniques that can ensure driver safety, as well as those sharing the road, during these icy conditions. Carry a first-aid kit for on-road emergencies, and always ensure that the vehicle is in adequate working condition for the road ahead. This includes winter-proofing and balancing the cargo to ensure proper weight distribution, but also may include, depending on the severity of the conditions, decreasing the air pressure in the tires and adding driving chains for increased traction. Assess the conditions ahead before arriving. Always drive defensively yet deliberately. Maintain complete and confident control of the steering wheel and avoid any driving distractions, such as a cell phone or unsettling music. Increase following distance by as much as 10 seconds above the normal, which can ensure adequate reaction time in the case of an imm
