Most accidents are preventable, and as a truck driver, you are often faced with challenges on the road. Whether you are an experienced driver or just out of CDL training, preventing accidents is always an important skill to learn. Who doesn’t want to avoid an accident? Here are some tips for drivers to help you avoid accidents while you are on the road.
Take Your Time
As a professional truck driver, it is important to remember to take your time. Whatever you are doing, do it with caution and take time. Whether you are backing your rig into a loading dock, pulling in and out of the drop yard, coming and going from a truck stop, or looking for a customer’s location, always take your time to complete your task safely.
Rushing through your task is often what causes many preventable accidents.
Practice Defensive Driving
Practicing defensive driving is a great way to avoid preventable accidents. It is important to watch out for blind spots and always be prepared for anything while on the road. Stay calm and collected since road rage is a serious threat while driving. Don’t forget to always signal when turning or changing lanes and when in doubt, consider slowing down.
Plan Your Trip
Planning your trip ahead of time is important, especially if you are on the road on your own. Knowing where you are going, and the route you are taking allows you to focus on your driving rather than how to get to your final destination.
Take Enough Breaks
All drivers are required to take a certain amount of breaks while they are driving. However, drivers should try and take more breaks as needed in order to help maintain their focus while on the road. Taking breaks as needed will increase your awareness while driving, which will help minimize preventable accidents.
Closing
Accident prevention is an important part of being a truck driver. Following these tips will help you stay out of many preventable accidents.
Here at Fremont Contract Carriers, we value our driver’s safety – consider driving for FCC today!