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Sharing the road with Trucks - Is there a tow truck near me ?

There has been a significant increase in the number of heavy and long vehicles on our roads over the past 20 years, a trend that is continuing in response to growing demand and supply of goods.
Heavy vehicles are large, not very manoeuvrable and often slow around the city. Therefore, it is important to obey traffic laws, be cautious and patient when near them.
​On country roads drivers very often become impatient when behind trucks. Don't take unnecessary risks when overtaking. Always assess the risks.

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Overtaking a Truck

Drivers on country roads should take extra care when overtaking long vehicles.
Before attempting to overtake, ask yourself the following:

• What will I achieve?
• What are the risks?
• Is it safe and is it legal?
• How far is it to the next overtaking lane?
• How long is the truck I am overtaking and how long will it take to overtake it?
• Can I see if there is oncoming traffic?
• Is there a bend or dip ahead of the truck that might be obscuring oncoming traffic?

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Stopping distances

Braking distance is the distance travelled by the vehicle once the brakes have been applied. This distance is much greater for heavy vehicles, including buses, due to their additional weight.
Keeping clear of heavy vehicles that are stopping will help prevent crashes.
Take extra care when you enter a road or change lanes in front of a heavy vehicle. Leave plenty of road space, as their additional weight also requires greater slowing distance.
The following video highlights safe driving techniques to prevent a rear-end crash