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Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by Automotive1(m): 12:20am On Feb 12, 2018 |
[img]https:///a/img923/9854/z7BUcD.jpg[/img] [img]https:///a/img922/7736/Xhbx4t.jpg[/img] Trying to sneak around an trucks or trailers at a roundabout can put you at risk of being crushed even if the driver is doing their best to avoid it. There is another problem with trucks that could put the driver at risk. Large proportion of trailers have steering that is not 100 per cent accurate, meaning there are alignment issues between the front and the rear wheels. On a motorway or straight road it doesn't cause too many problems but ,on a small roundabout it's more pronounced. One of the biggest issues facing truck drivers is visibility of the truck’s entire surroundings. Small cars are among those most at risk and can easily get lost in blind spots due to the high-riding read position. This causes the biggest issues for drivers on roundabouts due to the limited space and the sheer size and weight of these trucks. So it is advisable for drivers not to undertake a lorry or truck at a roundabout as the body could drift into you and be potentially dangerous. A good rule of thumb for articulated vehicles at a roundabout is that you should always stay behind if you can and not risk trying to undertake. As any truck driver will tell you, they sometimes need a bit of extra space to move down the road. Visibility can be restricted, and no amount of mirrors will allow all of the blind spots to be monitored all of the time. By applying some simple rules and sharing the road space, we can make life easier for all of us. Source https://autojosh.com/never-overtake-truck-roundabout-risk-crushed/ 21 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by dexterautonomy(m): 12:22am On Feb 12, 2018 |
nice 4 Likes |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by OneCorner: 6:06am On Feb 12, 2018 |
dexterautonomy:Wich kain bad spirit dey ur body sef Why u come quote everything becus u won write ordinary "nice" 12 Likes |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by niqqaclaimz(m): 10:38am On Feb 12, 2018 |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by Nobody: 10:38am On Feb 12, 2018 |
Cool 1 Like |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by EmmaLege: 10:38am On Feb 12, 2018 |
Oshey 1 Like |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by guywitzerogal(m): 10:38am On Feb 12, 2018 |
Do u need to tell sumone that? Unless there village people wan do practical wit them 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by Nobody: 10:39am On Feb 12, 2018 |
DANGEROUSLY DANGEROUS!! |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by Nobody: 10:39am On Feb 12, 2018 |
Not bad, beware of blindspot accidents. 1 Like |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by hubtiva: 10:39am On Feb 12, 2018 |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by Nobody: 10:40am On Feb 12, 2018 |
Hope people learn from this |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by Jac007(m): 10:42am On Feb 12, 2018 |
Thanks for the info..I hate driving behind trucks, I think I will be more careful. |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by maxiuc(m): 10:42am On Feb 12, 2018 |
All those yellowbar Abuja taxi drivers don't understand this at all |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by Ghnaija(m): 10:42am On Feb 12, 2018 |
Ok |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by skimpie(m): 10:43am On Feb 12, 2018 |
Better late than never.... |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by MiyettiAllah: 10:43am On Feb 12, 2018 |
x |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by KinzyeWriter(m): 10:43am On Feb 12, 2018 |
Very very true |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by lawalosky(m): 10:47am On Feb 12, 2018 |
ok! |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by matgold(m): 10:59am On Feb 12, 2018 |
Nice info 1 Like |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by ogtavia(m): 11:00am On Feb 12, 2018 |
That's how someone I know wanted to face a trailer at a bend along Abuja - Lokoja Road while we were returning to Abuja and I objected quite vehemently and he said he could have made it..Oga sir no be me you could take dey do experiment...Paul Walker Sabi drive so tey na motor kill am...It is calculations and assumptions of this kind that lead to road accidents, I drive fast and I enjoy overtaking heavy duty vehicles but that is when the road is clear and I can see clearly as well...If it weren't for security issues on our highways..i totally support the speed limiting device... 9 Likes |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by ibori1(m): 11:07am On Feb 12, 2018 |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by ironheart(m): 11:12am On Feb 12, 2018 |
Very common in kaduna state 1 Like |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by pozamz: 11:13am On Feb 12, 2018 |
EmmaLege:
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Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by Stevengerd(m): 11:23am On Feb 12, 2018 |
The way i avoid trucks ehn, like Joor ma kobami. 1 Like |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by Ogbuevi(m): 11:25am On Feb 12, 2018 |
Many drivers are always in a hurry forgetting that slow and steady wins the race and it is better to be late than be the late. I hope we heed this timely injunction. Check out www.listclan.com 2 Likes |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by MetalJigsaw(m): 11:31am On Feb 12, 2018 |
Automotive1:Dem dey tell person? |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by Forceup(f): 11:32am On Feb 12, 2018 |
Dangote trucks will crush you regardless of what you do.. If you see them, you run for cover. |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by rawtouch: 11:35am On Feb 12, 2018 |
informative.. 2 Likes |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by jaxxy(m): 11:36am On Feb 12, 2018 |
I tried to over take 3 vehicles at same time the last being a trailer then 2 other Cars behind it b4 mine. Issues was it was accending of a 2way bridge and cudnt see wat was coming from d other side so i held out patiently. It's not only in circular situations. Slopes also 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by lexy2014: 11:41am On Feb 12, 2018 |
ogtavia:most Nigerian drivers believe that as long as they can move a car, they are good drivers. They no little about safety and d common sense rules that govern driving. Keeping 2d rules are more important than how fast I can drive |
Re: Why You Should Never Overtake A Truck At A Roundabout Or Risk Being Crushed by Gracesofar(m): 11:58am On Feb 12, 2018 |
Jac007: Not more than I do. I learnt the odd way as a teenager. Was navigating a hill with dangerous bend between igede nd iyin ekiti state. Didn't know dz trailer couldn't climb and the big for nothing was falling back. Thank God for my sensitive and smart brother who made a sharp turn with the steering and headed for the Bush. I was so shaking that day 1 Like |
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