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Driving for a living can be a dangerous business. It's important to drive safely not just to protect other drivers around you — but also to protect your own neck. See what other users have to say about safety.
Why rush, enjoy the view. When traveling on the highway or on city streets, be patient and don't speed. Go the speed limit and get where you're going. Be safe.
Always drive defensively
Wear sunglasses to reduce glare and help you keep your eyes on the road.
For safety's sake, it is best not to confuse the front seat airbag with your back seat driver.
Confucian wisdom : "Always slow down for deer, for it is wiser to be riding with dollars in the tank .. not a buck in the truck".
If you use a handicap placard, do not drive with the placard hanging from your rear-view mirror.
Never over eat when you are tired...chances of falling asleep at the wheel are greatly increased.
Focus on the road. Don't use your cell phone while driving.
In my truck I always have to add extra stopping time when the road is wet.
Before backing up or taking off, make sure you have walked around the entire vehicle (and trailer if applicable). You may not be able to see things like animals, pedestrians and children, from the cab. Mirrors do not tell the whole story.