Bonnyville RCMP offers commercial vehicle safety tips

The summer season means more travel for Albertans. Whether visiting our provincial and national parks, or enjoying a nice drive through the mountains, drivers will be sharing the road with commercial vehicles. To ensure a safe trip for commercial and passenger motorists, the Bonnyville RCMP offers these tips:

Commercial drivers:

• Complete pre-trip equipment checks to ensure your vehicle is road-worthy.
• Be sure to leave enough distance between you and other vehicles on the road.
• Have an alternative route plan in place in the event of road closures.
• Plan your trip with enough time to reduce urgency, and rest when you are tired.

Passenger vehicles:

• Commercial vehicles cannot maneuver or stop as quickly as a passenger vehicle. When behind a commercial vehicle, maintain a safe following distance. This can be determined by your ability to see their side mirrors at all times.
• Before changing lanes in front of a commercial vehicle, signal well in advance, and be sure to leave extra space before taking the lane. Avoid driving in a commercial vehicle’s blind spots.