If you drive a heavy truck or bus on the highway, you:
Due to their size and weight, large trucks and buses can cause great damage and injury when involved in an accident. The drivers of these vehicles must be constantly aware of the limitations and potential of their vehicles and recognize their responsibility to give proper consideration to other highway users, as well as to their passengers and cargo.
- Are responsible for giving proper consideration to other highway users.
- Can use that additional size of your vehicle to your advantage in traffic.
- Can expect smaller vehicles to stay out of your way.
- Are responsible only for your truck and its cargo.