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Salt Lake City Police Department Safety Campaign to Reduce Truck Accidents

The Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) has launched a safety campaign called “It’s Not a Race, Trucks Need Space” to raise public awareness of safe driving around large commercial trucks in the hopes of reducing truck accidents. The SLCPD says it is stepping up enforcement and drivers of passenger vehicles can be fine up to $500 for aggressive driving. Here are some tips for driving safely around large commercial vehicles.

Stopping Distance

Large commercial trucks need at least twice as much stopping distance as passenger vehicles. Never cut off a big rig. They simply cannot maneuver and accommodate you the way other drivers might.

Blind Spots

Stay out of blind spots. If you have to move through a truck’s blind spot, do it quickly and move along. If you can see the truck driver directly or in the truck’s mirrors, you are in a blind spot.

Remember to Signal

Always use your turn signals and give the trucker plenty of time to react to what you are doing. Even if you think you are giving the truck plenty of space, you still need to give warning before changing lanes.

Watch for Wide Right Turns

Trucks often have to swing out to the left before making a right hand turn. Do not pull into the empty space to the right of the truck. You will be in a blind spot and could easily be crushed.

If you have been injured in a truck accident in Utah, please call the Salt Lake City truck accident attorneys of Hirschi Steele & Baer, PLLC at 801-990-0500 or contact us online today. We look forward to scheduling your free initial consultation and getting started helping you and your family recover the compensation you need and deserve for your injuries.

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