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Big Rig Trucker: Fatalities can be avoided

Observing simple rules, listed below, can save a lot of lives.
Comments re article 41246 Head on collision in Clinton County results in four fatalities

By Big Al Owens, the Big Rig Trucker

Too many times in the nearly million miles I have traveled have I seen regrettable instances such as this. This is a horrible situation which did not have to happen.

As many of you know, I am a professional truck driver. I would like to offer a few suggestions that may save someone's life:

  • Please check your tires regularly. Low inflation or bad tires means you are at risk to yourself and others when traveling at high rates of speed.

  • Please slow down and don't be so impatient. Think about this, I travel 600-700 miles every day. I drive the posted speed limit. Let's say the speed limit is 70 for the entire 700 miles. I can make my trip in 10 hours. If I increase my speed to 75, I save 50 minutes. This example is concerning a long trip, so when you take short trips and speed, how much time do you really save?

  • Please do not tailgate. When you tailgate someone, you limit your vision and either intimidate , distract or upset the other driver. This is not a good situation. Be patient and pass the vehicle when it is safe to do so.

  • Please do not pass another vehicle and slow down or turn just a short time later. I have had people pass me, only to turn a short stretch down the road, which causes me to have to slow down or stop while I wait for them to complete their turn. This is very annoying and unnecessary.I have also had people pass me, then slow down in front of me. Why would someone do this?

  • Please dim your headlights before you meet an oncoming vehicle. Many times I have encountered vehicles approaching me with their bright headlights on, this blinds me and when you know you have an oncoming vehicle, you should dim your lights.

  • Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. When you are under the influence, your motor skills are lessened so you are risking your own life as well as others.

  • Never text while driving.Since I am in a Commercial vehicle, I have the advantage to observe what you are doing when you pass me, and anything that distracts you from driving causes you to be a risk for others, so please keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel.

  • Please give way when necessary. What I mean by this is many times I observe a vehicle passing another and the oncoming vehicle keeps traveling at their speed even if the oncoming vehicle is being unsafe. Being headstrong and being right may cause death or injury to yourself or to the oncoming vehicle occupants. Just because you have the right away is not going to mean a lot if you are dead!

  • Driving is a privilege and an advantage to be able to travel to many places, so please use some common sense while driving to protect your life and the lives of others. Please use some courtesy while driving as this makes for a better experience for everyone.
-Big Al Owens

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