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By rdnewsNOW staff

Alberta

RCMP shares summer roadway safety reminders

Jun 4, 2024 | 5:22 PM

As summer arrives, motorists can expect to see more semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, and other commercial vehicles on the road, and the RCMP is urging drivers to be cautious as this traffick increases.

Safety reminders for passenger vehicle drivers:

• Stay far enough behind big trucks so that you can see both of its side mirrors. If you can’t see the truck driver, they can’t see you.
• Increase your following distance behind larger vehicles so you can better see oncoming traffic.
• Leave extra space when passing or changing lanes in front of commercial vehicles as they require more time to slow down or come to a stop.
• Stay back when large vehicles are indicating right or left, as they require a wide turning radius.
• Oncoming commercial vehicles can create strong wind gusts, large splashes in wet conditions, or sprays of debris. Practice defensive driving and brace when they are passing.

Safety reminders for commercial vehicle drivers:

• Remember to complete trip inspections to ensure your vehicle is in proper operating condition.
• Stay alert while driving and pull over when you’re feeling tired.
• Maintain a safe following distance with other vehicles.
• Be aware of your blind spots and make wide turns safely.
• If you are hauling or transporting cargo, ensure that it is properly secure.
• Always carry the required inspection certificates.

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