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3 tips for safely sharing the road with 18-wheelers
It’s natural to be anxious when sharing the road with large trucks. This is because driving around large trucks isn’t the same as driving around normal-sized cars. 18-wheelers can weigh approximately 80,000 pounds, and this extra weight makes it hard for them to brake quickly. Unfortunately, accidents involving big rigs almost always cause serious…
How far does a dump truck need to stop?
It is generally assumed that passenger cars need about a football field to come to a complete stop if they’re driving at highway speeds. For semi trucks, this increases to more than 500 feet. This is a reason why rear-end accidents happen. In some cases, a truck driver may not notice the traffic has…