{"id":2205,"date":"2017-10-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/2017\/10\/12\/safety-tips-for-driving-around-semi-trucks\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T15:32:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T15:32:57","slug":"safety-tips-for-driving-around-semi-trucks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/faqs\/safety-tips-for-driving-around-semi-trucks\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety Tips for Driving Around Semi-Trucks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According to the Federal Motor Carrier Association\u2019s \u201c2017 Pocket Guide to Large Truck and Bus Statistics,\u201d there were 480,000 crashes involving large trucks and busses in 2016. While that number is far smaller than the number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/marietta\/car-accident-lawyer\/\">car accidents<\/a>, crashes involving large trucks and busses can cause substantial damage to passenger-sized vehicles due to the massive size of these commercial vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLarge trucks and buses (commercial motor vehicles or CMVs) have operating limitations such as large blind spots, long stopping distances, and limited maneuverability that make it essential for other vehicles to put extra focus on safety,\u201d according to the FMCSA. As the driver of a passenger-sized car, truck, or SUV, there are things you can do to avoid experiencing or causing an accident with a commercial vehicle, such as a semi-truck or bus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some suggestions from the FMCSA: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware that large commercial vehicles have major blind spots, also known as \u201cNo Zones.\u201d These are located around the front, back and sides of commercial vehicles. Essentially, if you cannot see the driver\u2019s face in the truck or bus\u2019s side mirror, the driver cannot see you. One of the best ways to avoid a truck accident is to stay out of the truck\u2019s blind spot.<\/li>\n<li>When you pass a commercial vehicle, make sure that you are able to see the driver in the side mirror before you pass. Use your turn signal and after moving into the left lane, accelerate so you can pass the truck (and get out of the blind spot) as quickly and safely as possible.<\/li>\n<li>If a truck or bus tries to pass you, don\u2019t try to prevent them from passing. Instead, stay in the right lane and slow down a little so it\u2019s easy for them to pass. By helping the driver pass you, it gets you out of their blind spot quickly.<\/li>\n<li>Never pass a semi-truck or bus while driving downhill, when it\u2019s difficult for them to stop or slow down. Also, never pass a commercial vehicle from the right lane.<\/li>\n<li>Never \u201ccut off\u201d a semi-truck or bus, even if the driver is being aggressive or reckless. Remember, it\u2019s not about who\u2019s right or wrong, it\u2019s about who\u2019s left.<\/li>\n<li>Do not tailgate a truck or bus, no matter how slow they\u2019re going. This places you in the \u201cNo Zone,\u201d the blind spot. If the truck comes to a sudden stop, your vehicle can slide right under the truck.<\/li>\n<li>Remember, trucks make WIDE turns. If a truck is turning right, do not try to squeeze in between the truck and the curb to beat the truck driver to the turn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong><em>Need a Smyrna <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awjlaw.com\/marietta\/truck-accident-lawyer\/\">truck accident<\/a> attorney? <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">Contact Jones &amp; Swanson<\/a> for a free consultation at <a href=\"tel:(770)427-5498\">(770) 427-5498<\/a>. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Smyrna truck accident lawyer offers tips for driving around large semi-trucks and busses. 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