Distracted driving affects an average of 3,000 drivers in the U.S. every year. Truck accidents caused by driving while distracted often result in fatalities. In Georgia, distracted driving is a cause of many accidents. DUI tests The crime of driving under the...
Truck Accidents
Truck driver safety tips to avoid accidents
One of the best methods of avoiding truck accidents in Georgia is for commercial drivers to adhere to strict safety practices when on the road. Whether they are behind the wheel or taking a break for whatever reason, it is always best for the driver to be thinking...
How to stay safe while sharing the road with a truck
Huge commercial trucks travel across Georgia's roads regularly, so it's important to learn how to share the road. These tips can help you stay safe while driving around them. Give plenty of space Regular passenger cars require a full car's length of space on the road....
Teen truckers may soon take to the roads
Laws and rules are subject to amendments and revisions, including regulations related to the trucking industry. Age requirements exist as a safety measure, and traditionally only those who are at least 21 years of age may drive long-haul commercial trucks. A new pilot...
Lowering the age limit to become a trucker is causing concerns
Truck accidents can be devastating when they occur. Getting into an accident with an out-of-control big rig is frightening and could cause severe injuries or death, so people are wary to have young truck drivers on the road in Georgia and other states. If you get into...
The Risks of Subpar Truck Maintenance
Truck accidents are scary even when no injuries are involved, and at worst, they can be life-threatening. While some of them are due to driver error or issues with road conditions, one of the biggest causes of truck accidents in Georgia is insufficient maintenance...
Do truck drivers go too fast for road conditions?
Truck drivers could find themselves running behind schedule, a problem that might greatly upset those expecting a delivery. Rushing to arrive at a Georgia destination comes with many risks. Driving over the speed limit increases the chances of an accident. Driving too...
Important facts about truck accidents
For all of the safety improvements that have been made to vehicles over the past few years, truck accidents remain a major safety threat on the road in Georgia and across the country. Here is a look at the trends that drivers in Valdosta should know about. Truck...
New technology claims to detect when a truck driver is falling asleep
Federal regulations set strict limits on how many hours truck drivers can work per day. The purpose is to give drivers time to sleep and reduce the risk of serious truck accidents due to drowsy driving. While these regulations shape trucking companies' official...
Commercial truck speed limiter bill gaining traction
All motorists who speed in Georgia pose a threat to you and everyone else on the road. Yet, when those speeding are also sitting behind the wheel of large commercial trucks, they become even more of a highway hazard. Safety advocates have long argued that there is a...