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is crucial to know what is around you. Be sure to check mirrors
and use a direct look to clear the blind spots.
• RUN-UNDER ACCIDENTS: Anytime you cross travel lanes
with your truck and/or trailer, a run-under crash is possible.
You should minimize how often these maneuvers are made,
especially at night. You should always make sure you have
enough time and space to complete this maneuver.
• ROLL-OVER/LOSS OF CONTROL: To prevent this type of
accident, you must always control speed and direction of your
vehicle. Driving too fast for conditions is a common cause of
loss of control. Excessive speed in a curve, in traffic, in bad
weather, when road conditions are poor, and driving while
fatigued lead to roll-overs and loss of control accidents.
What To Do If You Are Involved In An Accident

REMAIN CALM AND FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:
When you are in an accident and not seriously hurt, you need to act
to prevent further damage or injury. These basic guidelines are provided
below, but the order depends upon the necessity of the emergency
situation. Remember remain calm.

• Secure the scene: Take all necessary precautions to prevent
further accidents. Ensure proper placement of triangles. When
hauling hazardous materials, check the shipping papers in
advance so you know what and how much you are hauling. Be
sure the shipping papers are in reach and use your emergency
response guide to determine the guidelines needed to protect the
scene and assure your safety and that of the public.
• Give all reasonable assistance to injured persons: However,
do not move them unless their location is life-threatening.
• Report the accident to local authorities for investigation
at the scene: This includes accidents occurring on private
property, keeping in mind many law enforcement agencies will
not respond to accidents on private property unless there is
an injury or a fatality. Gathering the proper information is the
responsibility of the driver. Remember to be polite and courteous
at all times. Do not discuss the accident with or give a written or
recorded statement to anyone other than the investigating police
officer or a Company representative. All accidents, no matter
how minor they seem, must be reported immediately.

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