Safety First: Don't Slow Down in Front of a Truck!
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Road safety is a shared responsibility, and understanding how to navigate around heavy vehicles like trucks is crucial for everyone’s well-being. Trucks play an essential role in our economy by transporting goods across cities and states, but they also come with unique challenges on the road. Among these challenges, one critical safety rule often overlooked is: Do not slow down in front of a truck. Why Trucks Need More Space Unlike smaller vehicles, trucks are significantly heavier, especially when fully loaded. This extra weight means they require a much longer stopping distance. For example, a fully loaded truck traveling at 60 km/h needs approximately the length of a football field to come to a complete stop. When a vehicle slows down abruptly in front of a truck, it leaves the truck driver with insufficient time to react, increasing the risk of rear-end collisions. The Dangers of Sudden Braking Slowing down abruptly in front of a truck can result in: Severe Accidents: Trucks ...