Truck Mirror and Seat Adjustment
Professional drivers know that the placement of mirrors and seats can have a huge impact on safety.
Temperatures aside, weather experts already are forecasting some nasty winter weather in some parts of the country. Driving in wintry weather is tricky for even the most experienced driver. Now is the time to brush up on winter driving techniques.
Drivers must constantly analyze conditions and adjust to them, but “conditions” include more than just the weather. Factors such as the condition of the tires, tire inflation, load weight, and weight distribution affect how a heavy truck will behave in winter weather.
Experienced drivers must constantly fight complacency. Just because a driver has never been in a weather-related accident does NOT mean he or she is practicing safe driving habits. Every year we see jackknife and rollover accidents where the driver says he/she was driving at the same speed in bad weather that they always do and have never had a problem. Until now!
The smart decision is to refrain from driving at what drivers feel is the maximum speed at which they can safely control the vehicle. Experience has shown that backing off a little from the speed limit can go a long way toward preventing a crash. Here are five safety factors drivers need to remember in wintry weather conditions:
Drivers who are not experienced with winter driving are encouraged to go to ICSA’s winter driving page. Drivers will pick up many other tips as they gain experience driving in winter conditions. A smart driver should be a little nervous and totally focused on the task of driving in any bad weather. A successful, professional driver is a cautious driver. Get there safely even if the load is picked up or delivered late.
Professional drivers know that the placement of mirrors and seats can have a huge impact on safety.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a report this week outlining the events that led to the fatal crash on westbound I-80 at the Green River Tunnel.
The good news is that President Trump wasted no time in nominating Derek Barrs, former Chief of the Florida Highway.