With a lot of people taking road trips this summer, many people are hitting the highway and sharing the road with large semi-trucks.\u00a0 While the highway may seem like an opportunity to get to your destination quickly, there are still some common courtesies that truck drivers wish regular drivers knew.<\/p>\n
Rigs can\u2019t stop quickly<\/strong> – While slamming on the breaks of a regular vehicle is possible, it takes large semi-trucks a much larger distance to stop completely.\u00a0 Because of that, it\u2019s important to take caution when considering cutting in front of a rig or making any sudden stops.<\/p>\n Keep a good distance<\/strong> \u2013 Semis have a higher center of gravity and require more time to respond than other vehicles. Things on the road happen quickly, so give us some space to react. Unfavorable weather conditions such as rain or hail can also put smaller vehicles at risk of limited visibility due to spray.<\/p>\n