Published on:

The Choices Other Drivers Make Can Lead to Car Accidents

While truck drivers make some mistakes which result in truck-car accidents, there are also poor choices which passenger vehicle drivers make which can also result in collisions:

1) The choice to ignore a truck’s blind spots. Many trucks have warning signs, indicating the blind spot of the truck and warning drivers to not pass when the truck is changing lanes or turning. Nevertheless, many passenger vehicle drivers decide to ignore the warnings and either drive in truck blind spots or attempt to pass at unsafe moments.

2) The choice to cut trucks off and drive aggressively. Trucks usually use air brakes, which means that they take longer to stop than passenger vehicles. Cutting off a truck or zipping around a truck usually does not leave the truck with enough time to stop in order to prevent a collision.

3) The choice to ignore windy conditions. If you are driving beside a truck on a windy day, the truck may be protecting you from the wind. If you pass the truck or drop back, you need to brace yourself for the sudden wind. The sudden gust can easily surprise you and even cause you to lose control of your vehicle momentarily.

4) The choice to tailgating a truck. Tailgating a truck is extremely dangerous – far more dangerous than tailgating a passenger vehicle. If the truck in front of you stops suddenly, you will likely be in an underride accident, which means that the front of your car will slide under the truck. This means that the impact with the truck will not be with your bumper, but with your windshield. Underride accidents have a high fatality rate and survivors of such accidents often have serious head injuries. Some trucks have metal bars below the chassis to prevent accidents involving underride, but these metal guards cause many decapitations. An underride accident is simply one of the most dangerous accidents you can encounter on the road.

5) The choice to be distracted. When driving around trucks, you need to stay focused. You need to note and anticipate what the truck is doing and you need to consider that the truck is a large obstacle which may be preventing you from seeing and anticipating obstacles down the road. You also need to focus on driving safely around trucks, being seen by truck drivers, and signaling your intentions to turn or stop in a way that gives truck drivers enough time to respond. You simply cannot do all of this if you are talking on the phone, texting, or otherwise staying distracted.

Client Reviews
★★★★★
Mr. Flaxman is highly skilled and very pleasant to work with. He communicated with me at every step in the process, and clearly presented information relating to my case. To anyone considering retaining his firm, I highly recommend him. Clara Barman
★★★★★
THE BEST. Honest, very knowledgeable, fast and easy. has helped me in numerous situations and has never failed me. Joe Gee
★★★★★
Charlie is a very skilled attorney that advocates hard for his clients. But the best part is he is an all around great guy. He cares about helping and doing what is right for people and his community. And he is not afraid to fight against those who do wrong or against threats to our world. He is fluent in Spanish as well. Do yourself a favor and call him. Andy
★★★★★
I had a lawyer on another case and I never spoke to the lawyer and I hated that I never knew what was going on in my case. Mr. Flaxman was in constant communication with me, explained everything to me, and his staff was really great too. My phone calls were always returned immediately. It was refreshing to be able to speak to my attorney personally. I would HIGHLY recommend Mr. Flaxman as an attorney to anyone who has been in an accident. Gloria
★★★★★
I found Mr. Flaxman to be an excellent attorney for my personal injury case. This is actually the second time I have used him and he really represented my interests. He explained everything thoroughly and he was very available for my questions. Carol
Contact Information