Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Study: Many Truck and Bus Drivers Have Serious Medical Conditions
A recent study by the U.S. government is a reminder to be extra careful when driving near large trucks and buses.
The study showed that over 500,000 people licensed to drive commercial vehicles like trucks and buses are eligible for government disability benefits due to serious medical conditions. This is around 5% of licensed commercial drivers.
To help increase your safety when driving near trucks and buses, never cut in front of them, since they take longer to stop than smaller vehicles. Also, stay out of their blind spots. As a general rule, if you can't see the truck driver's face in his or her mirror, then he or she can't see you.
Read this article at http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2008/07/22/92082.htm
The study showed that over 500,000 people licensed to drive commercial vehicles like trucks and buses are eligible for government disability benefits due to serious medical conditions. This is around 5% of licensed commercial drivers.
To help increase your safety when driving near trucks and buses, never cut in front of them, since they take longer to stop than smaller vehicles. Also, stay out of their blind spots. As a general rule, if you can't see the truck driver's face in his or her mirror, then he or she can't see you.
Read this article at http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2008/07/22/92082.htm
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