You may have seen an aggressive driver on your way to work this morning or coming home during afternoon rush hour. From speeding to yelling out the window, aggressive driving takes many forms. When semi-truck drivers act aggressively, the consequences can be deadly. If you notice any of the following acts, proceed with caution and/or stay far away from the semi-truck:

Erratic or Sudden Traffic Lane Changes

For the safety of everyone on the road, a semi-truck driver must use his turning signal indicating if he is about to switch lanes. If he chooses to forego his blinker or changes lanes suddenly, vehicles could be crushed or pushed off the road.

Tailgating Another Vehicle

As much as drivers should give semi-trucks plenty of space, the opposite is true, as well. Semi-truck drivers should do their best to give ample space when traveling behind another vehicle. It is a serious safety issue if a semi-truck driver is tailgating another vehicle, as it takes much longer time – and more space is required – for a semi-truck to come to a complete stop.

Drifting into the Shoulder or Adjacent Lane

The shoulder of a road is the space directly next to travel lanes. The shoulders are not meant for travel or parking, but rather for emergencies or if a vehicle has broken down. If a semi-truck driver is drifting into the shoulder, it poses a serious safety threat for vehicles that are waiting for help or fixing their vehicle.

Violating Railroad Crossing Rules

Both semi-trucks and regular sized vehicles should come to a complete stop if signals (i.e. flashing yellow lights or the red and white cross bar) are communicating that a train is approaching. Vehicles should never try to race over the tracks and “beat” the train. Further, it’s wise to slow down – or come to a complete stop – before crossing railroad tracks even if signals are not on. This allows drivers to see if a train is approaching, unexpectedly. Aggressive semi-truck drivers will fail to do either of these things.

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