19. Sharing The Road Safely With Large Trucks
Although the size and weight of large trucks can create certain hazards for smaller vehicles, statistics show that the majority of fatal collisions between cars and trucks are caused by the driver of the car. Often the problem is that drivers do not understand the limitations of large trucks.
IHSA’s safety resources below will help drivers of passenger vehicles and other commercial vehicles understand the limitations of transport trucks on the road and the best practices for sharing the road safely with them.