To stay safe in fall, here are truck driving safety tips you should follow.
Summer is a wonderful season, but fall can bring a wonderful change of pace after temperatures have been hot for so long. With fall soon upon us, however, we also have to consider how this will affect people on the road. If you’re a truck driver, for example, fall presents additional road risks, such as leaves, as well as less sunlight once daylight savings is over. To stay safe in fall, here are truck driving safety tips you should follow.
Keep School Traffic in Mind
Fall marks the start of the school year for many students. This means school buses are back on the roads. You’ll want to be especially careful when you’re around school buses because buses stop frequently to pick students up and drop them back home. This not only means that vehicles are stopping regularly, but it also means that there are extra pedestrians to keep in mind when you’re driving.
Watch Out for Farmers and Their Equipment
Fall is the season when crops get harvested. This means that there will be all kinds of farming equipment on the roads, such as trailers, tractors, and combines. Agricultural equipment such as this will be slow, so you’ll want to make sure they have ample space whenever you end up behind one of these vehicles.
Pay Attention to Fallen Leaves on the Road
Leaves are one of the first things you think about when fall comes to mind. Leaves, especially when wet, can negatively affect the traction that your truck tires get while you’re driving. That’s why adjusting for fallen leaves is an essential part of truck driving safety during the fall season. You’ll want to create more following distance between yourself and other drivers, and you’ll want to drive more slowly so it’s easier to come to a stop when it’s necessary.
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