💡Use all of your room when making turns to avoid accidents and damage.
🚛Get out and look when parking and backing up to prevent accidents and damage.
📻Use a CB radio for communication and safety on the road.
🗺️Don't solely rely on GPS; use an atlas and double-check directions to avoid getting stuck or taking inappropriate routes.
🛠️Inspect your truck daily to prevent breakdowns and ensure its proper functioning.
Why is it important to use all of your room when making turns?
—Using all of your room when making turns prevents accidents, damage to the truck, and cutting turns short. It helps you maintain control and avoid hitting curbs, poles, or other vehicles.
Why should truck drivers get out and look when parking and backing up?
—Getting out and looking allows drivers to ensure there are no obstacles, such as other vehicles, curbs, or poles, that could be damaged. It helps them navigate and park safely and avoid accidents.
What are the benefits of using a CB radio?
—A CB radio allows truck drivers to communicate with other drivers, receive real-time traffic updates, and be aware of any road closures, accidents, or other hazards. It enhances safety and helps drivers stay informed on the road.
Why shouldn't truck drivers solely rely on GPS for navigation?
—GPS can sometimes provide inaccurate or incomplete information, leading drivers to take inappropriate routes or get stuck. Using an atlas and double-checking directions ensures accurate and suitable routes for big rigs.
What are the advantages of inspecting the truck daily?
—Daily inspections help prevent breakdowns and identify any issues before they escalate. It ensures the truck is in proper working condition, reducing the risk of accidents, delays, and costly repairs.
00:00Introduction to the biggest mistakes rookie truck drivers make.
00:08Insight 1: Use all of your room when making turns to prevent accidents and damage.
00:36Insight 2: Get out and look when parking and backing up to prevent accidents and damage.
01:36Insight 3: Use a CB radio for communication and safety on the road.
03:12Insight 4: Don't solely rely on GPS; use an atlas and double-check directions.
04:32Insight 5: Inspect your truck daily to prevent breakdowns and ensure proper functioning.
