During the winter season (which can last forever in Canada) it is important for professional drivers of commercial vehicles to prepare for changes in extreme road conditions
black ice and white outs or extra powder snow packed, the best advice we can offer is to follow the old scout mantra.! Be prepared
Here are some things to remember when you are ready for a trip :.
• Inspect tires depth of sculpture, cold weather can result in a more rapid loss of air pressure.
• Ensure chains tires are in good condition and, above all, you know how to install them.
• Wear warm clothing, waterproof boots water, drinking water and non-perishable foods such as cereal bars or licorice (or both!)
• Make to have extra washer fluid on hand.
• See and be seen. Ensure mirrors, headlights, and all rear lights and clearance lights are free of snow and ice and are in good condition.
• Consider investing in winter wiper blades.
• Clear snow and ice on top of your tractor and trailer, the excess can cause unwanted insecure load ticket and the possibility of decommissioning violation. And so you are aware, the inspection station are not the responsibility of providing a way to clear excess snow!
Regarding driving in adverse weather conditions such as snow and / or ice conditions, a decrease in speed and an increase the following distance can be priceless. The most dangerous situations are those where traction is lost, which prevents the vehicle to respond to acceleration, deceleration, hard braking, stopping or direction as this could occur by slipping on a patch of ice black, maneuver in deep snow or trying to slow down the packed snow; resulting in a skid or having jackknifing of the trailer. A professional driver of a commercial vehicle should never use engine braking in wet conditions, snow or ice. The stopping distance on ice at 0 degrees is twice the distance it is 20 degrees
How to drive safely around commercial vehicles (particularly 18 wheelers):
• Keep in mind that trucks are like sails, they can be blown around by strong winds. Be careful in passing.
• The trucks have blind spots everywhere. See picture for "no-zones" (the player safely)
• If you have to, do it quickly. The best way to spend a 18-wheel is on the left side.
• Do not cut in face! It may take a truck to the length of three football fields to come to a complete stop from 100 km / h
• and an SUV or AWD car can offer better traction for you to go, all vehicles even brakes, which means the ice wrong, or not at all.
common sense, preparation, foresight and being prepared for any weather could dish out while traveling, can go a long way to reduce or eliminate a potentially disastrous situation
be prepared, be safe winter driving Happy
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