The weight of the large truck when it is full of goods becomes very large, and it becomes difficult for the large truck to brake and reduce the speed when driving at a fast speed, and because the center of gravity is relatively high, it is easy to roll over when cornering quickly. The Linxia County Public Security Traffic Police hereby remind the majority of truck drivers to abide by traffic laws and regulations when traveling, not to speed, not to overload, to travel safely, and to go home safely.
Today, I will take you to learn
Traffic safety knowledge about large trucks
Keep away from blind spots and inner wheel differences
Due to the large tires of large trucks and the high cab, there is still an invisible area when the driver observes the side road conditions with the help of the rearview mirror, which is the blind spot.
The "inner wheel difference" formed by large trucks when turning is caused by the difference between the turning radius of the front inner wheel and the turning radius of the rear inner wheel when the vehicle turns. Because the trajectories of the front and rear wheels do not coincide, a meniscus area is formed, and this meniscus area is particularly dangerous, commonly known as the "death meniscus".
Drivers of large trucks should slow down in time before turning, make big turns as much as possible, and keep a safe distance from sidewalks and curbs. It is best to install a blind spot camera or a convex small round lens to reduce the blind spot.
Attention should be paid to truck driving
Overloading is strictly prohibited
After the truck is overloaded, the steering is heavy, the centrifugal force increases, the braking distance is extended, and even the brake fails; if it is seriously overloaded, it will cause tire bursts, sudden deviations, brake failures, rollovers and other accidents due to excessive tire load and excessive deformation.
Drowsy driving is strictly prohibited
Drivers should ensure sufficient rest time, drive continuously for 4 hours during the day, choose a safe place to stop and rest for at least 20 minutes, and do not drive continuously for more than 2 hours at night.
Distracted driving is strictly prohibited
Chatting, making and receiving phone calls, and operating navigation while driving will affect their attention, resulting in poor observation of road conditions or untimely response to special situations.
If you really need to use your phone, eat, etc., in an emergency, you can park your car in a safe area.
Speeding is strictly prohibited
Speeding will narrow the driver's field of vision, weaken his vision, and the faster the speed, the greater the braking distance, and it is difficult to effectively deal with the sudden danger ahead. Maintaining a safe speed is the detail and foundation of safe driving.
Tunnels are special sections of highways and city roads
Some drivers think
There is no difference between driving in a tunnel and on a normal road
But due to the peculiarities and closed nature of the tunnel
Pay less attention to safety details
Accident
so
How to drive safely in the tunnel?
Vehicles should be aware of this before entering the tunnel
01
Identify identification reticles
Before entering the tunnel, you should pay attention to traffic signs such as road signs and speed limit signs, and at the same time choose your own driving lane, and strictly follow the requirements of speed limit signs and other signs.
02
Slow down and turn on the lights in advance
Due to the large brightness gap between the inside and outside of the tunnel, drivers are prone to discomfort in their eyes due to sudden changes in light when entering the tunnel, which may cause instant "blindness". Therefore, before entering the tunnel, the driver should do the following:
⚫ 1. Follow the speed limit reminder to reduce the speed of the vehicle.
⚫ 2. Turn on the lights and keep a safe distance from the car in front.
Note here that the lights are on, not the high beams. Turning on the low beams helps the eyes better adapt to the changes in light, and turning on the light lights makes it easier for other vehicles to notice themselves and make it easier to judge the distance.
Pay attention when the vehicle enters the tunnel
01
Control the safe speed
When entering the tunnel, always keep your speed within the speed limit indicated by the speed limit sign and do not exceed the speed limit.
02
Control the safe distance between the vehicles
After entering the tunnel, due to the closed space in the tunnel, once a collision occurs, there is a high risk of causing a serial collision accident. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain a safe distance between the vehicles in order to avoid accidents to the greatest extent.
03
It is forbidden to change lanes at will
In general, the fast and slow lanes in the tunnel are marked by a single solid white line, which means that lane changes are not allowed under normal circumstances in the tunnel.
04
Random parking is prohibited
Except for the immovable failure of the vehicle to set up warning signs to stop, it is not allowed to park in the tunnel under other circumstances, and never use the tunnel as a place to stop and rest!
05
Keep in mind the nine-word recipe for accident handling
In case of an accident in the tunnel, keep in mind the nine-character formula for accident handling: "pull over, evacuate, and call the police", and do the following:
Pull over
In the event of an accident or sudden breakdown of the vehicle during the tunnel operation, the driver should quickly drive the vehicle to the broadband or exit the tunnel if the vehicle is still moving.
People evacuated
If the vehicle cannot move in the lane, the driver should turn on the hazard warning lights as soon as possible, and under the condition of ensuring their own safety, the driver can correctly place warning signs behind the car to remind the rear of the vehicle.
Regardless of whether the vehicle can be moved or not, the driver and passengers should quickly leave the vehicle and evacuate to a safe location to wait for rescue.
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That is, the alarm
After disposing of the vehicle and personnel, immediately call 110 or 122 to call the police.
Source: Linxia County Public Security Bureau