During your tenure as a driver you will spend many of your driving hours sharing the road with other drivers and their vehicles. When sharing the road with trucks, buses or other large vehicles, there are some special tips that are important to remember. The length and width of large trucks and buses can create special driving situations for both small and large vehicle drivers. Most of the time it is a lack of understanding by a driver of a small vehicle when driving near large trucks that can lead to collisions. To share the road with a truck or bus means being aware of its capabilities and limitations.

The following suggestions are given in any truck driving school and can help drivers share the road comfortably and safely. At intersections, drivers of long trucks or buses that are turning right may move into the left lane to avoid hitting the curb as they turn. If you ignore the truck or buses turn signals and pull up on its right side, you may be squeezed between the truck or bus and the curb as it makes the turn. Most trucks and buses need a longer distance to stop. Signal your intentions well before turning, slowing or stopping to give trucks behind you more time to brake.

The motorcycle operator is required to obey the same laws and rules of the road as any other vehicle, with several exceptions. A motorcycle driving school will tell you that due to their lower visibility there are several things a driver should be aware of. The trick here is to stay on one side of a lane for the other. This keeps you in the side rearview mirror of a vehicle in front of you. You should also drive with your headlights on. This helps the driver in front of you noticed that you were there.

When stopped on an incline (hill), a standard (stick shift) vehicle or a truck may roll back when the driver releases the brake and engages the clutch. A truck may roll back further than the car. It is recommended to leave at least one car length between your vehicle and the truck ahead. You may want to stay slightly to the left of your lane so you can be seen in a truck driver’s mirror. The idea is to stay visible. Stay out of the blind spots, typically to the sides and back of a truck or bus. Truck and bus drivers rely on their mirrors to see what is happening in these areas. If you follow too close a truck driver will not see your vehicle in the mirrors. A good rule of thumb if you cannot see the driver in the mirrors, then the truck driver cannot see you.

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