Getting into the driver seat of an 18-wheeler feels empowering. As a truck driver, you have control of a 73’-long, 102”-wide, 13’6”-high and 80,000lb semi-truck. But with that power comes the responsibility to put safety first and always.
Practicing safety is vital, even when it comes to completing the most frequent tasks as a driver, like making left turns.
Making a left turn while operating a noncommercial vehicle is something we do daily with very little thought. While it’s one of the most routine tasks a commercial driver performs day-to-day, it’s one that takes a lot of practice.
Schneider provides training to avoid accidents
For truck drivers, left turn accidents most commonly occur on the driver’s side of the vehicle when the turn is taken too quickly.
At Schneider, we provide ongoing extensive training with our drivers so they are prepared for the different scenarios that happen while making left turns out on the road. It is just one way we emphasize the importance of safety.