Driving Tips for Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has an excellent website with driving tips for commercial drivers. Although they’re written from the viewpoint of a truck driver, they apply as well to motorcoach drivers and even passenger car drivers for the most part. It’s certainly worth spending some time here:

Included are video clips in each article illustrating things drivers have done incorrectly, along with tips on how to correct or avoid bad situations. Here’s a list of some of the areas covered:

• Failure to Buckle Up
• Too Fast for Conditions
• Unfamiliar Roadway
• Inadequate Surveillance
• Driver Fatigue
• Driver Distraction
• Following Too Closely
• Inadequate Evasive Action

I’m planning to do a short summary of each area here over the next several days. Meanwhile, read ahead, do your homework, and check out their site!

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