These self-rescue measures work very well in case of danger

Jan 04, 2023

Truck drivers should always check the basic performance of their vehicles before driving.

 

Body appearance inspection, bumpers, mirrors, door and window glass and other components need to be intact, the trailer's carriage should be solid, the railings and floorboards should meet the requirements of use.

 

Are the exterior lights and signal settings functioning properly and are the high and low beams working properly.

 

The tyres are properly mounted and there should be no chips, abnormal wear, deformation etc. on the surface of the tyres that would affect their use.

 

Whether the braking system is sensitive.

 

Are functional necessities such as oil sufficient for the vehicle's own needs.

 

Always observe the correct road driving norms during driving, obey traffic rules, drive according to the prescribed roads and control the distance between vehicles. When you encounter a lane change instead of overtaking, you should turn on your turn signal in advance when turning, reduce your speed and complete the lane change. Give way to pedestrians as well as non-motorised vehicles in time to avoid a series of unnecessary injury losses.

 

In the case of possible evasion, first of all, be calm, keep a clear head, hold the steering wheel with both hands, keep your back against the seat, slow down, turn on the hazard lights and drive to a stop at the side of the road or emergency stop zone.

 

If you encounter danger, special circumstances can not be avoided, the first thing to do to ensure that casualties are reduced to a minimum, do not adjust the direction at will, in a controlled situation to turn the steering wheel to the side of no personnel or small damage.

 

Remember not to skid in neutral while driving. If the brakes fail, do not use the handbrake in an emergency, but use the gears to brake and slow down, shift from high to low gears in turn, and never drop directly from high to low gears, otherwise the vehicle will roll over or tip over due to the speed of the vehicle, causing more serious damage.

 

A healthy body will also reduce the risk of accidents, and truck drivers must take care to rest and not drive fatigued.