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Misjudgments in speed can lead to truck accidents, injuries and costly damages.
Exceeding speed limits and opting to drive at high speeds is dangerous for all vehicles on the road. However, speeding is a particularly hazardous practice for large trucks and is a frequent cause of big rig accidents. The majority of, if not all, commercial truck drivers are aware of the risks associated with speeding. Still, they are motivated to partake in the dangerous practice due to a multitude of factors. Commercial truck drivers travel all over the country and are typically running on a tight schedule. Rules and regulations are in place to help increase safety for both truck drivers and other vehicles on the road. These rules restrict the number of hours that drivers are allowed to work before needing to take a break to sleep. In order to complete their cross country deliveries within their prescribed time frame, truck drivers may sometimes result to driving too quickly. These misjudgments may lead to truck accidents, severe injuries, and costly damages.
While all vehicles who drive at high speeds increase their likelihood of being involved in a dangerous accident, large trucks are especially prone to higher levels of risk when speeding. A couple of factors that contribute to this amplified possibility of risk include:
Vehicles that travel down roads at high speeds are at a greater threat of losing control and withstanding serious injuries. These risks are even more so prevalent for big rig trucks, which can already be more difficult to control than other types of vehicles. Here are some examples of the dangers of trucks traveling at high speeds:
Having decreased and correct speed limits can help prevent catastrophic truck accidents from happening in the first place.
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