Common Equipment Failures of Large Trucks

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Common Equipment Failures of Large Trucks
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Introduction
We are no strangers to the dangers of large
trucks that share the roads with other vehicles.
Numerous truck accidents occur every year owing
to a variety of reasons. One of the common causes
behind truck accidents is the failure of truck
equipment.   Let's take a look at some of these
here.
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Tire Failure
The tires are some of the most overworked
equipment of a truck. These come in contact with
the road debris and have to bear unpleasant road
conditions every day. As a result, they are quite
prone to wear and tear.   Certain design flaws
or road conditions may lead to tire failures.
Therefore, tire blowout accidents are common.
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Brake Failure
A large portion of the truck accidents occurs due
to problems in the brake assemblies of the truck.
Some of the common reasons behind brake failure
include worn-out brake components, inadequate air
pressure, brakes that are out of adjustment and
so on.
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Engine Failure
Engine failure is one of the most common reasons
behind truck accidents. Engines can get
overheated if the cooling system does not work
properly. This can be caused due to coolant
leaks, a faulty radiator and so on.
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Light Failure
Truck drivers are required to haul cargo
throughout the day. Some may need to ply at the
wee hours of the dawn or all through the night.
Headlight failures during the night can cause a
number of accidents. Additionally, indicator
light failure can misguide the drivers of the
other vehicles on the road, thus resulting in
accidents.
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Proper Maintenance of Equipment
Each of these failures can be avoided by proper
maintenance of trucks. Trucks should be serviced
at regular intervals to locate the faults in the
equipment and implement the right measures to get
them fixed to eliminate the possibilities of
accidents.  
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Conclusion
In addition to proper maintenance, obeying the
traffic rules and being cautious on the road can
help in preventing accidents.   In the event of
accidents, you should get in touch with a
competent truck accidents attorneys to know the
steps you should follow.
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