05/06/2021
NEWS ❗️
Driver recounts being flipped upside down in unconfirmed tornado.
▪️ The incident happened on May 3rd near South Fulton, Georgia at around 11:30 a.m.
“A bunch of rain came and then the trees right in the back of us started going real bad. The gate snapped next,” Richie said. “Next thing I know, I saw the ground with a bunch of wind going–that’s when my truck just completely capsized and turned over and slammed into the other truck.”
📌TRUCK ROLLOVER PREVENTION
1️⃣ LEAVE SPACE WHEN PASSING IN FRONT OF A TRUCK. A truck is much heavier than a passenger car, which means it requires more distance to stop. Don’t ever cut in front of a large truck. If you can’t pass with plenty of room, then stay in your lane.
2️⃣ BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU PULLOVER ON THE HIGHWAY. If you need to pull off the highway in between exits, try to find a wide shoulder or a designated pull-off spot.
3️⃣ USE CAUTION IF THE TRUCK IS TURNING. A truck needs more clearance to turn than a car. In addition, the driver has less visibility. So, if you need to judge a truck’s speed as it approaches an intersection or how much space it will need to clear a turn, always allow more room, rather than less. Assume that the truck is moving faster than you think it is and requires most of the intersection to make a turn.
4️⃣ AVOID DISTRACTED DRIVING. Highway driving, in particular, can be long and boring. But don’t let yourself become too fatigued or distracted while driving. Just remember — the other drivers are bored, too. Plan your trip before you leave so that you have good music, audiobooks, podcasts, or whatever you like for entertainment already queued up.
5️⃣ ALLOW MORE SPACE WHEN FOLLOWING A TRUCK THAN YOU WOULD WITH A PASSENGER CAR. By leaving plenty of space between your vehicle and the truck in front of you, you have more opportunity to react if you need to make a sudden stop or swerve.
Stay safe 🙏
