Sharing the Road Safely with Trucks

Did you know 75 percent of commercial vehicle crashes are caused by drivers in passenger cars? While actions like distracted driving certainly play a role in some of these cases, there are likely multiple occasions that happen simply because drivers don’t understand how to safely maneuver around large vehicles.

Large trucks and buses (commercial motor vehicles or CMVs) have large blind spots, long stopping distances and limited maneuverability that make it vital for other drivers to focus on safety. Simple actions by all passenger vehicle drivers and motorcyclists can help to avoid problems. Learn more…