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How Do You Share The Road With Semi Trucks?

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How Do You Share The Road With Semi Trucks?

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• Drive so the driver of the semi truck can see you. Just like in any other vehicle, there are blind spots for drivers in semi trucks. One good rule of thumb is that if you can’t see the driver’s mirrors, he probably can’t see you. Avoid getting too close to the rear of a big truck, as this is another blind spot for the driver. • Give the driver plenty of room to stop. Because of the heavy loads transported by semi trucks, they often require extra distance to come to a full stop at an intersection or stop light. Make it easier for the driver by resisting the temptation to dart into a gap in traffic in front of him or her. The gap is probably being left there on purpose by the driver in order to have a safe distance in which to stop. • Allow the truck ample space and time to back up. Even though the intersection or roadway may be blocked and you’re in a hurry, try to exercise patience as the driver attempts to back up into an alley, driveway or other space. Consider how difficult and ch

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