A Truck Driver's Safety Tips for Driving in Heavy Traffic

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A Truck driver's safety tips for driving in heavy
traffic
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Introduction

• Traffic congestion is a cause of concern for many
  truck drivers. In many cases, it leads to severe
  anxiety issues in drivers that might
  significantly hamper his/her driving performance
  on the road.
• If you are one among them, you should consider
  going through these safety tips. These might come
  in handy for you.

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Curb all distractions

• The last thing you need while driving in heavy
  traffic is distractions. Reduce them to the bare
  minimum. Switch off your cell phone or put it on
  silent at least for the time being. Turn down
  your music until youre free of dense traffic.

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Dont drive aggressively

• Now this almost goes without saying. Defensive
  driving should be the ace up your sleeve while
  driving through dense traffic. Keep scanning the
  road and identify vehicles that look unsafe to
  you. Follow the flow of traffic. Move slowly but
  steadily. Signal before making a turn. And dont
  forget to allow plenty of space between you and
  other vehicles.

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Use lower gears

• Driving on lower gears will result in a
  substantial improvement of engine efficiency.
  Itll also help you brake quickly as per
  requirement. These two things are an absolute
  must while driving through dense traffic.

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Maintain distance

• In heavy traffic, its always advisable to keep a
  reasonable distance between your truck and the
  vehicle in front of you. That reasonable distance
  is deemed as your safe zone. Allow as much space
  as possible between your truck and traffic in
  front of you. Sudden stops are much more likely
  in heavy traffic.

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Be patient

• Most accidents happen as a result of impatience.
  Always remember that keeping patience is the key
  to avoiding any form of disaster. Prepare
  yourself for emergency maneuvers by scanning the
  road up ahead. Keep calm and the rest will seem
  just like a piece of cake.

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Exit the freeway

• If you are uncomfortable with the drive, just
  stop where you are. Exit the freeway and find a
  place to take a break. Always remember prevention
  is always better than cure.

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