How Do You Drive Safely Among Semi Trucks?
While towing a boat back from Florida last week, I learned a few things about being a larger vehicle on the road. I started driving more defensively and especially giving leeway to the semi trucks I was traveling with. I also found that they returned the courtesy driving with gusto. Follow the tips in this eHow to ensure your safety while driving among semi trucks. Driving safely among large semi trucks means understanding their dynamics – large semi trucks, like 18 wheelers, lack the dexterity to move the same way we can in our cars. They need more room to stop, swerve and start up. When passing large trucks, leave more space than you would normally leave before you move in front of the semi truck, and ALWAYS use your turn signals. The truck driver will frequently flash his or her headlights at you as a signal that you’re clear to move over. If you’re not using speed control, tap your brakes lightly a few times as a thank you. Large trucks like semis block their own view – if you can’
