The Rules of the Road
Due to their size and weight, 18-wheelers and other commercial trucks can be extremely dangerous. For this reason, there are strict state and federal laws and highway regulations regarding:
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Record keeping and log books Weight limits and methods of securing loads Failure to maintain control Failure to keep look out Driving recklessly |
Lack of reasonable care to keep proper distance from the driver in front Failure to stop Failure to yield Failure to pay attention to other vehicles and traffic conditions Violating traffic laws and traffic signals Leaving the scene of an accident |
Trucking companies and their drivers should be well-versed on these rules of the road. Failure to follow these rules — whether through ignorance or intentional disregard for these rules — is negligence. They should be held responsible for the damages that result.
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