Most Common Truck Accidents Caused By Cars

Whether you drive a big rig, a delivery truck, or any other type of large commercial vehicle, you are already hyper-conscious of the best practices for keeping yourself, your passengers and the other, smaller vehicles safe.

By nature, big rig and truck drivers tend to be the most patient, skilled and safe drivers out there. That said, even seemingly minor errors and lapses in judgement can have catastrophic consequences. And believe it or not, many of the accidents involving trucks and 18-wheelers are the result of car drivers/passenger vehicles making unsafe decisions.

Here are a few of the most common truck accidents caused by other cars. Be aware, so that you can stay safe!

• Driving where truck drivers have limited or zero visibility
• Neglecting to move an out-of-service vehicle completely off of the highway
• Abrupt lane changes
• Passing a truck without giving the proper distance, or passing and decelerating
• Turning in front of a truck or merging in front of a truck
• Driving between trucks

Remember to always stay aware of your surroundings, especially your surrounding vehicles, so that you can be better prepared to manage any abrupt moves by other cars. Learn more about how Latorre Insurance can make sure you are protected on the road, the highway, and wherever life and work might take you. Start your free commercial auto insurance quote now!