The Truckie’s Top Ten Tips for Sharing the Road

This Top Ten Tips is a shorter version of the National Sharing the Road with Heavy Vehicles Program, which is a more detailed explanation of these items and is available to spread education on sharing the road with trucks, with the aim of improving safety for all on the road.

1. Please don’t cut in front of trucks approaching traffic lights or out on the highway.
2. The ‘DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE’ signPLEASE REMEMBER: IF YOU CAN’T SEE THE TRUCKDRIVER, HE CAN’T SEE YOU.
3. If being passed by a truck don’t allow your speed to increase, this only increases the time involved.
4. Speed limiting means no engine power above 100 km/hr, though gravity can push us faster downhill.
5. Road courtesy and a bit of patience may save your life;
6. Road positioning
7. High beam glare contributes to night driving fatigue.
8. Caravans – When being overtaken, maintain speed and position, only slow when the truck has moved out to pass.
9. Safe overtaking:
10. Roundabouts – The “DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE”

Remember, every item you buy or use is carried on a truck at sometime. Like you, truckies want to get home safely to their families, so let’s share the road.

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