Professional truckers are trained drivers and should know they require much greater distance than passenger vehicles to slow down or stop. As a driver in a passenger vehicle, you have the right to expect them to act responsibly.
Semi truck drivers might not account for how weather and visibility conditions may affect drivers of other vehicle types. They could fail to anticipate them slowing down due to rain, snow, or sun glare.
A large commercial truck can weigh nearly 30 times more than an average passenger car. When a heavy vehicle collides with a lighter one, the damage can be significant. Drivers and passengers are at risk of severe injuries, including broken bones and paralysis.
Rear-end collisions involving semi trucks typically occur when highway traffic has slowed due to a location-specific event, such as:
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