There are different kinds of trucking accidents that can occur if you’re not careful.
Driving comes with its fair share of dangers, and these dangers only get greater when driving a commercial truck. After all, these trucks are larger and heavier, making it harder to drive them and come to a stop safely. Given how much harder it is to drive commercial trucks, there are different kinds of trucking accidents that can occur if you’re not careful.
Jackknife Trucking Accidents
Jackknifing will happen when semi-trucks effectively fold in on themselves in such a way that the cab will create a right angle with the truck trailer. These types of trucking accidents will usually occur because a driver slams on the brakes too hard, which then causes the weight of the truck trailer to be brought forward.
Tire Blowouts
Commercial trucks get put under a lot of stress while they’re on the road. Because of the amount of weight these trucks carry, a tire blowout could potentially happen. Usually, these trucking accidents occur as a result of tire defects. When a tire blowout does occur, it severely impacts how much control the truck driver has over the vehicle, which raises the likelihood of collisions and injuries.
Wide Turn Accidents
When compared to other vehicles, it’s a lot harder for commercial trucks to make turns, especially sharper ones. For example, when commercial truck drivers turn right, they start by swinging their truck to the left in order to properly execute the turn. While the truck is being swung to the left, those who are in the truck driver’s blind spot can be put at risk. Sometimes, pedestrians and vehicles can also become trapped while truck drivers make their turns.
Truck Rollover Accidents
If a truck driver ever loses control of their truck, it could cause the truck to roll onto its side. This not only has the chance to damage the vehicle, but the truck could even fall onto other drivers and pedestrians in the area, making this a serious, and possibly even fatal, danger.
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