Driving requires critical thinking, vigilance and timely response. People that engage in other activities while driving may unintentionally impair their ability to operate their vehicle safely. When drivers recognize the dangers of distracted driving, they can better...
It's common for the North Carolina motorists to summon police to a crash scene after being involved in a crash. The law enforcement officers that report to the accident scene generally take down witness reports and some photographs of what happened. If there's any...
Reckless driving is something that can cause crashes that take lives. No driver should act recklessly, but truck drivers should be particularly cautious not to cause collisions.There are a few actions that everyone can agree are reckless. Some of them include: Going...
There are many medical conditions that can affect truck drivers. That's why they are required to pass a physical exam and to obtain a medical card from the Department of Transportation.Truck drivers need to pass several tests before they can get their licenses. Some...
Sharing the road with even the safest of commercial truck drivers is nerve-racking. These vehicles are big, they travel fast and some truckers don't really care about anyone else on the road.Throw in the fact that a trucker could become drowsy while driving, and you...
It's your hope that everyone on the road is as courteous and safe as you are. However, you know this doesn't always hold true, as there are people out there who are in the habit of driving recklessly.For example, truckers are notorious for reckless driving, as they...
If you've spent any time on the many highways that run through the state of North Carolina, you know that sharing the road with commercial trucks effectively is critical to your safety.During the summer months, there are specific steps you can take to maintain your...
Drivers in North Carolina can receive a commercial driver's license as young as 18 years old, but they cannot travel interstate until they are 21. It is a rule held nationwide except by Hawaii, but now a certain bill proposes to change this rule and allow interstate...
Driving a commercial motor vehicle in North Carolina comes with a lot of safety risks. While it may seem relatively innocent, drowsiness is among the most dangerous for commercial drivers. Unlike other risks, though, drowsiness can be averted; in fact, if one does not...
According to traffic safety experts, drowsy driving is a major problem on roads in North Carolina and nationwide. Sleep apnea is one of the reasons drivers aren't getting enough rest, and research shows that truckers are up to 11 times more likely to suffer from...
