{"id":1918,"date":"2017-06-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/2017\/06\/07\/tractor-trailer-blind-spot-safety\/"},"modified":"2024-08-29T21:12:09","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T21:12:09","slug":"tractor-trailer-blind-spot-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/blog\/tractor-trailer-blind-spot-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Tractor Trailer Blind Spot Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever been driving along the highway and an 18-wheeler forced you into another lane or off the roadway? It\u2019s a common occurrence and is scary for even the most experienced drivers. Because big rig drivers have larger blind spots than a typical vehicle, it\u2019s not surprising that so many accidents involve tractor trailers. Jones &amp; Swanson has experience with 18-wheeler accidents and hopes to use that knowledge to educate you on how to drive safely alongside 18 wheelers.<\/p>\n<p>Big rig trucks bring a certain extra level of danger to the roads and the patrons surrounding them. These18-wheeler trucks have blind spots in front, on both sides and behind the large rig. Since the driver may not be able to see you, you may experience a time when the 18-wheeler will move over in to your lane without seeing you \u2013 in turn, forcing you out of the way!<\/p>\n<p>It is important for you to remember to stay out of the \u201cdanger zones\u201d when driving next to an 18-wheeler truck on any road or highway. Staying out of these \u201cdanger zones\u201d will drastically reduce your odds of an accident with a large semi-truck.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDanger Zones\u201d:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>20 feet in front<\/li>\n<li>On both sides<\/li>\n<li>30 feet behind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Although the length of the danger zones on both sides of a truck can be unknown, it is important to use extreme caution when passing one of these large rigs on the highway. Riding alongside a large truck for any length of time can cause you to ride in the \u201cdanger zone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If you feel uneasy or uncomfortable near an 18-wheeler truck, consider changing lanes if you can do so safely to avoid their blind spots. The size difference between a typical tractor-trailer weighing 80,000 pounds and a standard passenger car weighing 5,000 pounds is an obvious reason to give the tractor trailer adequate road space.<\/p>\n<p>If you have been injured in a car accident involving an 18-wheeler, or have any questions regarding tractor trailer safety, please give the knowledgeable attorneys at Jones &amp; Swanson a call at 770-427-5498.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The attorneys at Jones &amp; Swanson have assisted countless victims of dangerous 18-wheeler crashes.  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