As winter reaches more parts of the country, it’s time to pay more attention than usual to keep trucks and drivers safe out on the roads. Two effective ways to avoid accidents this winter speeding and vehicle maintenance. speeding is the second biggest cause of accidents with only distracted driving causing more collisions.
* Slippery roads and speed are a very bad combination. cruise control as a way to manage speed. However, in snow and ice conditions those pre-set parameters could be too fast.
* Truck maintenance is important the state of charge of the battery, condition of the tires, tightness of electrical connections, fluid levels, and the condition of the brakes.
It is a good idea to make sure wiring is checked regularly for signs of corrosion and that any wires or other items hanging under the truck are cleaned regularly to prevent corrosion from setting in.
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