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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.
Know your hours of service laws. Do not exceed eleven hours driving time per day. Arrive alive!
Defective brake systems are the number 1 out-of-service violation orders written by commerical vehicle inspectors. Make sure your brakes are maintained and functioning properly.
Do not tailgate, maintain a safe following distance. Allow one second for each 10' of vehicle length under 40 MPH. At speeds over 40 MPH add an additional second.
Don't put bumper stickers on your car. They are distracting from your brake lights. they're cute to read,but not so funny when someone hits you.
Carry extra de-icer.
Make sure you buy the right truck to tow your trailer or boat.
Always use your seat belt.
Because trucks frequently have lots of blind spots, purchase and place a small bubble mirror on your rear view mirror to increase your viewing angle.
Try not to lock up your breaks. The back end of a truck is lighter then the front so it might get sideways so you have to correct the sideway movement but don't over correct. Aways look way ahead of you to give yourself more time to slow down. Think aways.
Make sure to carry road flares, in case of an emergency. Accidents can cause other accidents.