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--sECTION 9: SHARING THE ROAD
Sharin_g_the Road W"lth Sharing the Road With
Schoorsuses Commercial Motor Vehicles
In most cases, all drivers are required to Commercial motor vehicles are vital to the
stop when approaching or meeting a stopped economy of Georgia and the United States. Most
school bus that has its lights flashing and is of the products used in every day life were
loading or unloading passengers. The exception delivered to stores by commercial motor ve
to this rule is when highways are separated in hicles. Drivers of commercial motor vehicles are
the center by median strips. In this situation, trained, specially licensed driving professionals.
only vehicles following or traveling alongside Sharing the road with commercial motor ve
a school bus in the same direction must stop. hicles is a necessary part of travel. Heavy trucks
A warning will be given in advance by the typically weigh80,000 pounds or more, and driv
flashing red or amber lights on the front and ers should use caution when di·iving near them.
rearofthebus. Afterstopping,you must remain Everyone should be aware of the differ
stopped until the bus resumes motion or deac ences between trucks and cars and behave ac
tivates its warnig signals AND all loading or cordingly. These include:
unloading passengers have cleared the roadway. • A fully loaded tractor-trailer, traveling 55 mph,
needs 3 times the distance a car needs to stop;
GEORGIA FINES & PENAL.TIES • Large trucks are more difficult to maneuver,
• Mandatory court apearance; • Up to 6 points on driving record; are a heavier, and require much
more room to tum;
• Up to $1000 fine; • A conviction under 21 years of
age constitutes license • Large trucks have larger blind spots, called
suspension. "No-Zones."
The "No-Zone" represents the danger areas
around trucks and buses where crashes are more
likely to occur. Some No-zones are actual blind
spots or areas around trucks and buses
where your car "disppears" from the view of
a
the drivers. These blind spots are the Side
Nozone, Rear No-Zone, and Front
No-Zone areas .
Tips for Trailering
For many drivers, towing a trailer is a
whole new experience with many
challenges — here are a few tips to
stay safe on the road.
Take Your Time
If You Lose Control, Stay Calm
Stay Within Capacity
Distribute the Weight
Inspect Your Trailer
Know Your Trailer and Practice Handling It
Secure Your Load
Maintain your Trailer and Vehicle
Consider Tow Mirrors
Get the Right Equipment
Consider Additional Safety Equipment
More information can be found at
AAMVA.org on Safe Trailering.
