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Passenger vehicle operators - not truck drivers - lead to approximately 70 % of all fatal crashes involving a auto and commercial truck, according to federal government statistics.

Most accidents are the result of an unsafe driving act, such as following a truck as well closely or lingering in its blind spot.

The following precautions will support you safely share the road with huge trucks:

• Beware of blind spots. Around 35 percent of truck-related auto fatalities occur in a truck's blind spots. Tractor trailers have quite large blind spots - as much as 30 feet behind the truck. Always try to pass on the left side the blind spot on the right side is significantly bigger (operating the length of the truck and extending out practically three lanes).

• Remain back. When following a truck, try to keep a distance of 20 to 25 auto lengths. Driving too closely behind a truck offers you tiny or no time to react to altering circumstances.

• When passing a truck, do not loiter in the blind spot. Prior to moving back into the truck's lane, be positive you can see its headlights in your rearview mirror. Most completely-loaded semi trucks driving at highway speeds need to have 100 yards - that is one particular football field - to come to a protected cease. Leave them plenty of space.

• Pay attention. Driver inattentiveness is the most widespread unsafe driving act that final results in a truck-related auto fatality.

• Heed the climate. Poor circumstances make it a lot more hard to drive safely around large trucks. Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC reminds you that statistics show practically 1 million vehicle accidents a year occur in wet weather.

When it's raining, slow down, turn on your lights, drive smoothly and keep a protected distance. If you begin to hydroplane, take your foot off the accelerator (if manual transmission, engage the clutch) and never slam on your brakes.

• Effectively sustain your tires. A tire cannot give excellent traction on wet roads as soon as the tread is worn beneath 2/32 of an inch tread depth. Verify your tires frequently and replace them at the proper time. Never overlook to sustain the suitable air pressure in your tires tire stress must be checked month-to-month. [title=Picking_the_right_playground_for_Schools_Churches_Parks_and_Communities Picking the right playground for Schools Churches Parks and Communities - SSSC2010]