Most car and light-truck drivers do not drive tractor-trailers and may not be aware of the driving challenges truckers face. A skilled Be mindful of trucks and trailers when driving in winding conditions and always give truckers the space they need to operate safely. Tractor-trailers require room to make right-hand turns, and if a truck has its right turn signal on but is veering to the left, the driver is creating the angle to successfully navigate the turn—not inviting the car behind it to squeeze by on the right.
A truck’s blind spots are larger than you might realize due to the length and height of the truck, and the lack of a center rearview mirror. Don’t follow too closely, and don’t meander alongside one. If you are passing, do it quickly.
When merging onto a highway, vehicles on the on-ramp must yield—even if it means coming to a complete stop. Truckers will try to move over one lane if it’s safe to do so to accommodate a merging vehicle, but it’s not always possible. Do not cut in front of them.
