Driving under the influence is still problematic among truck drivers.
Alcohol and drugs cause severe impairment among drivers, making lines on the road hard to see, exit signs and construction signs difficult to see, and speeding and reckless driving more common.
Driving under the influence also leads to criminal charges and loss of work for drivers involved, as well as being incredibly dangerous to yourself and others on the road.
Distracted or fatigued driving is common not only for truck and bus drivers but for common drivers as well.
Talking on the phone or texting, smoking, eating, messing with music, ac, or other equipment can take valuable attention off the road and cause extreme problems.
Simply keeping your attention on the road may save lives in the long run.
Speeding and reckless driving cause dangerous situations on a busy roads.
Drivers making up for a lost time, tailgating, passing and weaving through groups of smaller cars, or simply cutting off other drivers is never safe, especially in a large, heavy vehicle.
Due to the sheer size and weight of commercialized trucks, tractor-trailers, and buses, slowing and stopping quickly can be incredibly difficult, if not impossible.
Sharp turns may also be very difficult, meaning weaving around smaller cars may not be possible, especially at high speeds.
For fatal crashes, consider filing a wrongful death lawsuit alongside a Belleville truck accident lawyer.
Poor training in drivers and companies can also be unsafe.
Training gives drivers the necessary skills to react efficiently on the road to various conditions, such as rain, construction, and other drivers.
Most companies and training exercises require a certain amount of driving time and practice to be officially licensed as a truck or bus driver.
Almost all trucks and buses have a number to call on the back of the vehicle, so if a driver is driving unsafely, call the number there.
Poor vehicle maintenance may also cause severe problems on the road.
Regular oil checks, tire maintenance, and equipment updates keep the driver and their vehicle in tip-top shape to be safe around others.
If a truck or bus has a problem that causes an accident, the company, truck or bus driver, and insurance may have another possible lawsuit on their hands.
Many companies have active logs of maintenance to ensure all their trucks and buses receive proper care.
For accidents that happen on someone else’s property, read about premises liability.
