Check Out These Universal Trucking Rules A Trucker Must Follow

If you’re a novice truck driver, you should know certain universal trucking rules that truckers follow. Read on for more information.

Trucking is a serious business as it involves the safety of fellow drivers as well as the occupants onboard the truck. Truck drivers are taught certain rules and norms to help other drivers on road as well as themselves, to maintain utmost safety. As a matter of fact, there are certain universal rules of the road that almost all truckers follow.

If you are a novice truck driver and you are new to the business, these universal truck driving rules will help you a lot when you hit the road. In this regard, we present to you the top 4 universal trucking rules that you should know:

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1. Headlight rule: 

Many countries have a law which enforces truck drivers to use headlights along with windshield wipers during snow, rain and sleet for better visibility, necessary to keep everyone on road safe. There are penalties for not using headlights along with windshield wipers during harsh weather conditions in certain countries. So, make sure to check the headlights and wipers before heading out on a job, during bad weather conditions. 

2.  Phone usage law: 

Although most countries around the globe allow using Bluetooth hands-free equipment for talking while driving a truck, it is always a distraction. So it is good to follow the norm of one task at a time for the safety of occupants and people on road. Also, texting while driving is an offence across the globe since it could cause an accident and become a safety risk. 

3. Speed limitations: 

In many countries, there is a speed lock or speed governor system to limit the speed of commercial vehicles like trucks as a cautious attempt to avoid accidents. However, even with the speed governor onboard, trucks can do 80kmph on tight curves which can cause them to flip. So, it's best to drive slowly for the safety of everyone and to avoid hefty speeding tickets. 

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4. Move aside law: 

This is the most common law found around the globe- to move aside when an emergency vehicle or an ambulance comes behind your truck. It is a common courtesy that everyone must follow to help others at risk. If you see an ambulance behind your truck, you need to move over and let it pass by you. If one does not do the same, then serious actions can be taken against the rule breaker. 

Thus, the above-mentioned are the universal trucking rules that you must know if you’re a truck driver. 

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