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Why are speeding trucks a menace on the highways?

On Behalf of | May 13, 2021 | Truck Accidents

The number of trucks on Texas roads has increased in recent years. While this may mean economic growth, the downside is that truck accidents have also increased. The number one reason for these accidents is speeding along the highways.

Why are speeding trucks a menace on the highways?

Truck drivers who drive at break-neck speeds put their lives and those of other road users at risk. Roads in Texas have speed limits; however, careless truck drivers often exceed these limits. This is dangerous and illegal.

Speeding trucks are a menace. The following are solid reasons why speeding truck drivers should not be allowed on the road:

  1. It is difficult to stop a speeding truck, especially in an emergency or sudden traffic
    A speeding truck needs a long time to stop. It also requires a long stretch of tarmac. In emergencies, both of these two entities are unavailable. This results in accidents.
  2. When a truck driver is speeding, he has very little time to react to sudden obstacles
    Most of the time, Truck accidents occur because the driver has no time to brake. A speeding truck can ram into another vehicle on the highway because the driver could not brake on time.
  3. Speed greatly enhances impact force
    A speeding truck will hit an obstacle with so much force compared to one driven well. Additionally, the degree of damage caused by such a truck is significant. Truck accidents usually result to badly damaged vehicles and seriously injured individuals.
  4. Speed is perilous, especially on turns
    A speeding truck driver will have a hard time making turns. A speeding truck has a greater chance of toppling over when making a sharp turn. The driver may also lose control of the vehicle causing fatal accidents in the process. Slow driving may be unexciting, but it is safer.

Truck accidents are horrifying. Nonetheless, they can be avoided if truck drivers drive within the set speed limits.

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