Fuel for Thought Don't Drive Your Hood

chillout

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Some things can only come with experience. If you recently got your CDL or are considering getting a Commercial Driver’s License, you may have the BASIC skills to operate a CMV (Commercial Motor Vehicle), but leave behind your car driving ways.

It is normal for all people to draw on their experience to get them through a particular situation, but relying on your car driving skills to drive a truck can be dangerous to you and other vehicles around you.

Following too close and relying on your brakes to get you out of sticky situation is not a good plan. Far too many trucks on the road seem to “drive their hood”. By that I mean, that is as far ahead as they seem watch the road. Trucks do NOT stop as quickly as cars, as you should know. Tailgating the car or truck in front of you could lead to your ultimate demise.

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