7 driver-reported factors leading to truck accidents

Learning to drive a truck takes several instructional hours behind the wheel at the start. But sometimes these accidents become unavoidable due to several reasons that can be both natural and manmade at the same time. In here, we have compiled a list of several driver-reported factors leading to disastrous truck accidents.

Introduction

Brake problems

More than 29% accidents happen due to problems arising from brakes. Sometimes the break fails to work the way it should in situations where the driver counts on it wholly to avoid getting into the collision. Proper maintenance of these things is the key to keep break failure at bay as much as possible.

Poor driving conditions

Under the safety rules truck drivers must follow, when adverse weather makes driving dangerous, drivers must use extra caution and pull off the road discontinuing the trip when necessary. Poor driving conditions and failing to follow the safety rules lead to many accidents.

Road rage

Big problem! Any truck driver might get angry with another driver for any reason. The problem arises when they allow their rage to overcome them. This leads to countless number of accidents due to speeding, following too closely and aggressive driving.

Fatigue & drowsy driving

More than 13% of truck accidents happen due to this culprit. How well can you expect a driver to drive when s/he’s having trouble keeping his/her eyes open? Most drivers complain of overwork leading to fatigue which in turn, leads to disastrous truck accidents.

Unfamiliarity with the road

Many truck accidents occur due to the driver not being familiar with the road and the perils associated with it. This situation is worse in the nighttime when visibility is limited and in situations where the driver may have been nearing the end of hours he is allowed to drive.

Animal crossings

This is practically unavoidable to be honest. You can expect a truck driver to know the rules of the road but you can’t expect an animal to know the same; can you? Many times wild animals wade out into the open and sometimes in front of a truck resulting in head-on collisions. It’s therefore advisable to use high beams when travelling through woody, rural areas.

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