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Truck Accident Prevention

A collision with a large commercial truck or bus is one of the most serious motor vehicle accidents that can occur. Naturally, the responsibility for preventing these catastrophes falls on truckers and smaller car drivers alike. Every driver needs to know the basics about safely sharing the road with larger vehicles.

If you do have a car accident on your record, whether it was your fault or not, your car insurance rates may be strongly affected. Fortunately, Insure on the Spot can help you ensure that you are getting a fair price by providing free Chicago car insurance quotes from a variety of providers. Call us today at 773-202-5060.

Truck Safety Tips

When you are sharing the road with a large truck or bus, it is very important to keep the following safety tips in mind:

Be aware of blind spots. Truck drivers generally cannot see the areas immediately in front of them, behind them, or to either side. If you are in front of or behind a truck, maintain plenty of distance between the two of you. If you are in the lane beside a truck, make sure you can see the driver’s reflection in the side mirror – this means he or she can see you.
If a truck ahead of you is making a right turn, or signaling one, make sure the driver has plenty of space. Trucks often swing wide to the left while turning right, and the driver’s ability to see the area around him or her may not be very good. Be patient while waiting for the truck to turn.
If you need to pass in front of a truck, do it as quickly as you can. Make sure there is lots of room between you and the truck before you change lanes. If you do not have enough space to speed up and pull far ahead of the truck, this is not the right time to change lanes.

Unfortunately, safe driving on your part is not always enough to prevent a serious accident. When car crashes do occur, you need to know that your insurance provider is helpful and reliable. Our Chicagoland auto insurance agents can help you find the right policy for you.

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