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How Lousy Weather May Cause Truck Accidents

It's a known fact that severe weather is one of the significant reasons for road accidents.<br><br>Heavy rain, high winds, snowfall, storms, etc. contribute to catastrophes. Predictable routes become unpredictable and drivers face a lot of difficulty on the road.

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How Lousy Weather May Cause Truck Accidents

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  1. How Lousy Weather May Cause Truck Accidents

  2. It's a known fact that severe weather is one of the significant reasons for road accidents. Heavy rain, high winds, snowfall, storms, etc. contribute to catastrophes. Predictable routes become unpredictable and drivers face a lot of difficulty on the road. Let's take a quick look at some of the most common adverse weather conditions that can easily result in a truck accident. Introduction

  3. Have you watched a hydroplaning truck? It occurs when a layer of water builds between the wheels of the vehicle and the road surface, leading to a loss of traction preventing the vehicle from responding to control inputs. Heavy rain and snow lay an impact on the big rigs and tractor trailers. Roads become blocked and slippery. Moreover, ice affects the traction of the trucks. The lack of friction makes the big vehicles vulnerable because the drivers can’t break and steer aptly due to it. RAIN AND SNOW

  4. Trucks tripping over is a familiar scene in the windy areas. The stronger the wind; the more is the chance. If a sudden accident happens, it will harm both the drivers and nearby vehicles. Most trucks glide due to storms and can easily end up pushing other vehicles against an immovable object like tree or rock, etc. Wind and storms

  5. A sudden lightning storm can make a driver lose his/her focus and result in an accident. A powerful sound may cause jump scares causing the driver to slam on the brakes. Thus, he/she may easily lose control of the big sized truck and result in a crash. THUNDERSTORMS

  6. Fog blurs the vision of drivers. Roads covered by fog and fine dust particles are perilous as the signals, by-lanes, barricades, warning signs, notice boards, the turns, the front, side and back views also become invisible. And then, if the truck comes with faulty headlights and taillights, it creates additional risks on the fellow travellers. FOG

  7. Check if the tire pressure, brakes, fluid levels, wipers, etc. are in good conditions. Monitor the reflectors and the lights at regular intervals during the adverse weather. Clear the ice flakes from mirrors and windshields before driving. Drive at a moderate speed. ADVERSE WEATHER DRIVING TIPS FOR TRUCK DRIVERS

  8. Slow down or stop completely when the situation seems right out of control. Look for road icing signs. Keep the radio on for weather updates. Avoid sudden brakes and be very careful when taking turns. ADVERSE WEATHER DRIVING TIPS FOR TRUCK DRIVERS

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