As truck drivers, these preventative tips are crucial to keep in mind, as one truck driver can come across thousands of different vehicles in one single day.
- Buckle up!: Lack of seat belt use is a top cause of fatalities in crashes.
- Slow down: Speeding is a factor in more than a quarter of all traffic fatalities - drive the speed limit or below it.
- Drive distraction free: Thousands have died in car crashes involving cell phone use. Put your phone away and just drive!
- Get enough rest: As many as one in five fatal crashes in the general population involve driver fatigue. If you feel fatigued while driving, pull over, drink a cup of coffee, and take a 15-30 minute nap before continuing. These will only temporarily correct the issue, the only cure for fatigue is sleep.
- Prepare before you go: As a truck driver, you should always conduct a thorough pre-trip inspection to ensure your truck and trailer are operating properly, and most importantly, safe.
