FACTS
- Speed Variability: Work vehicles traveling too fast for traffic, weather, or road conditions reduce reaction time and increase the severity of collisions.
- Driver Fatigue: Long shifts, irregular hours, and inadequate rest impair alertness and decision-making, making work-related drivers more prone to crashes.
- Distracted Operation: Mobile devices, radios, navigation systems, or paperwork shift attention away from the road, leading to lane departures and rear-end impacts.
- Blind Spot Gaps: Large commercial vehicles and work trucks have significant blind zones, increasing the risk of striking pedestrians, cyclists, or smaller vehicles.
- Poor Vehicle Maintenance: Worn brakes, low tire tread, faulty lights, or steering […]
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