A Truck Driver's Safety Tips for Driving in Heavy Traffic
                     A Truck driver's safety 
tips for driving in 
heavy traffic
Introduction
Traffic congestion is a cause of concern for many truck drivers. In many cases, 
it leads to severe anxiety issues in drivers that might significantly hamper 
his/her driving performance on the road. 
If you are one among them, you should consider going through these safety 
tips. These might come in handy for you.
Curb all distractions
The last thing you need while driving in heavy traffic is distractions. 
Reduce them to the bare minimum. Switch off your cell phone or put it 
on “silent” at least for the time being. Turn down your music until 
you’re free of dense traffic.
Don’t drive 
aggressively
Now this almost goes without saying. Defensive driving should be the 
ace up your sleeve while driving through dense traffic. Keep scanning 
the road and identify vehicles that look unsafe to you. Follow the flow 
of traffic. Move slowly but steadily. Signal before making a turn. And 
don’t forget to allow plenty of space between you and other vehicles.
Use lower gears
Driving on lower gears will result in a substantial improvement of 
engine efficiency. It’ll also help you brake quickly as per requirement. 
These two things are an absolute must while driving through dense 
traffic. 
Maintain distance
In heavy traffic, it’s always advisable to keep a reasonable distance 
between your truck and the vehicle in front of you. That reasonable 
distance is deemed as your safe zone. Allow as much space as possible 
between your truck and traffic in front of you. Sudden stops are much 
more likely in heavy traffic.
Be patient
Most accidents happen as a result of impatience. Always remember 
that keeping patience is the key to avoiding any form of disaster. 
Prepare yourself for emergency maneuvers by scanning the road up 
ahead. Keep calm and the rest will seem just like a piece of cake.
Exit the freeway
If you are uncomfortable with the drive, just stop where you are. Exit 
the freeway and find a place to take a break. Always remember 
prevention is always better than cure.
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