Trailer Rigs While Driving Research Paper

Truckers are required to check over their rigs for inspection purposes and follow all laws of the road. They usually work long hours on the road, it helps to keep the truck and everything else clean (Summary). Normally truck drivers consider the late morning, early afternoon as the best time of the day for truck

Truck driving is very demanding because of the long periods spent away from home and the constant driving for a long time. Also some drivers have to load and unload their cargo. The ATA states that, “Working as a long-haul truck driver is a major lifestyle choice because these drivers can be away from home for days or weeks at a time. They spend much of this time alone. (American Trucking Association)” These truck driver’s lives are not easy. They spend most of their time on the road and alone and most of the time when they reach their destination, they have to unload what is in the trailer. The NAPFTDS says that, “All graduates must be able to demonstrate that they meet federal, state, and local standards as required for professional truck

One of the many types of drivers are the oblivious drivers. These drivers are the type who don't seem to realize they have company on the road and are being selfish with their actions behind the wheel. Oblivious drivers can be inattentive to just about anything and don't try to manage their concentration of their surroundings. Most of the time, oblivious drivers are not aware of other cars around them so they do things such as cutting people off, not turning their high-beams down, or even causing accidents. Oblivious drivers can also be unaware of the conditions they are driving in, whether it's weather, construction areas, or accident sites. To be an oblivious driver, you don't have to be a specific age or have an exact amount of experience; any one can be an oblivious driver. Oblivious drivers can be very dangerous and cause many accidents on the road ways.

What appears to be an oncoming semi truck in the opposite lane could be a truck pulling into the lane from a side road to your right. The lights you see are the tractor's headlights in the opposite lane. What you don't see is the invisible trailer crossing your path in front of you. Here is an animated simulation of this with a truck pulling a flatbed

To have a safe and enjoyable road trip, an individual needs to pay attention to animals who may cross the road, have bright lights on for safety in heavily populated deer country, and get attention if injured, so that more injuries do not occur. Keeping people safe from car casualties or injuries due to deer overpopulation is important. According to an article on deer collisions, “Cars and deer can be a lethal combination” (“Car and Deer”). This is evidence that deer crossing the road and hitting cars could be dangerous. Also the article states, “Deer migration and mating season generally runs from October through December, and causes a dramatic increase in the movement of the deer population” (“Car and Deer”).

When they see someone trying to change into their lane, they make room for the driver. When they see an emergency vehicle with their sirens/lights on, they move out of the way. C. Safe drivers must always be sharp and wary of their surroundings. They have to be aware of the cars, motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians around them. They have to be alert to emergency sirens and

A few months back i was driving on I 81 with my mom, and at the time i only had my learners. So i was driving in the right lane and right next to me was a tractor trailer, so we approach the sign that says the weight station is open. So knowing the tractor trailer is beside me needing to get over i speed up to try and past him. Well as i increase speed, so does the tractor trailer. So we are now about 15 feet away from the weigh station, and me and the tractor trailer are still side by side increasing speed. So basically it's just a game of chicken. We are now approaching the on ramp , and the tractor trailer turns on its blinkers to come over to the right lane ,but slight problem, were still side by side. So i start slamming on the brake

Ask any driver who spends hours on the road each day driving a big rig, how safe the roads are and you are likely to get an ear full of the close calls they have had while driving. Driving a large eighteen-wheeler with a load on the back can be dangerous on its own. Add in some crazy drivers, obstacles in the road, and sketchy streets and you have a much more dangerous situation. With advancement in technology within the trucking industry, truckers can now feel safer than ever. It also doesn’t hurt that these improvements can help keep trucking insurance lower. Here are 4

Tailgating is a very coming driving habit. I and even my family are guilty of it. People have hit their brakes on purpose because one of my family members were driving so close behind their car. It angers the majority of all drivers because the tailgater could possibly hit their vehicle and cause damage.

Most sedans are designed for stability. Their low center of gravity means they can take corners at high speeds without fear of rolling over (although they may skid out of control). Semi-trucks however, are designed to carry freight. This makes them top-heavy and more prone to rollovers. Another complication is that a truck's freight affects stability. A trailer loaded full of heavy freight is more top-heavy than a partially loaded one. Therefore, the driver must take his trailer load into account when rounding a corner.

“Rural roads are often narrower or may vary in width more than city streets. A narrow road give[s] you less room to maneuver and can be especially dangerous when passing horse-drawn vehicles. A loose gravel or grass berm area can also be hazardous. Open ditches along rural roads are often deep and close to the road. Seemingly open roadways may have sharp dips or unexpected turns. In cold weather, a road shaded by trees or buildings may be icy because then [sic] sun has not shone on that part of the roadway. Blind corners created by wooded areas, corn fields or other tall crops are also hazardous. Normal speeds for horse-drawn buggies range between five and eight miles per hour. Horse-drawn vehicles may be even slower when pulling large farm equipment or when crossing intersections because horses are not tractors or cars and will eventually become tired. Another hazard to consider is restricted vision from the driver of the horse-drawn vehicle. When pulling large loads of hay or other equipment, drivers may not be able to see cars behind them. Car drivers, therefore, need to be extra cautious when passing horse-drawn farm equipment. To avoid other possible collisions, car drivers should anticipate left hand turns made by horse-drawn vehicles into fields and

People when they’re driving on the road aren’t very smart. Like c’mon you’d think that they’d be able to look out for themselves and others on the road without hurting other people. Why do people have to be so dumb when it comes to their driving? What is it a top priority to be texting your mom while you’re driving in the car with your best friend? No you’re just gonna end up getting both of you killed!

When you factor in the unique properties of hazardous materials, such as being corrosive, there is added layer of caution that must be taken. Drivers must understand that most of the tanker trailers they haul will not be filled to capacity. That creates a situation where sloshing can occur. When this happens, the truck can be pushed forward in a sudden stop, or easily tipped if curves and turns are not negotiated properly. Training and experience overcome these issues and ensure a safe passage for the truck and other motorists. What's more, they are highly trained in the proper way to react in case of an accident or incident, to reduce the potential for injury or

     Sports utility vehicles block the vision of the cars behind them. This does not allow drivers in the cars to be able to look ahead of the road. This can be very dangerous. For example, an owner of a sports utility vehicle is driving on the high way. When all of a sudden, an endangered chimpanzee pops out on to the road. The sports utility vehicle swerves out the way avoiding it. Nevertheless, the driver of the car was not able to see ahead of

Other drivers on the road take notice of drivers on their cell phones whether they want to or not because of the hazards they create. Erratic driving is something that we all get quite worked up about, especially if it makes us late or is otherwise a direct inconvenience to us. Scott Clark, veteran web business strategist and the owner of the consultancy BuzzMaven Labs, says “[He] came within inches of a bad accident because of a young driver being on the phone and crossing three lanes of traffic at 45 mph.” Drivers are also tailgating you because of, again, the inability to maintain a constant speed because they are on the phone. Clark warns of “[…] the rusty red Camaro [tailgating] the minivan full of kids.”