Safe Driving Tips That Will Reduce the Chances of Being Involved in a Crash

INDIANAPOLIS, IN -  The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division would like to offer some safe driving tips that can reduce your chances of being involved in a crash. Following these tips will ensure safer travel. 

By Indiana statute, there shall be three hundred feet between commercial vehicles when being operated on Indiana roadways. This law is to ensure that semis have enough distance between them to provide a safe stopping distance. Drivers of passenger vehicles should be aware that if they pull into this safe space zone, the stopping distance decreases for the following semi and the chances of a crash will increase. The stopping distance of a semi is much greater than that of a passenger vehicle, therefore, please be courteous and give them room. 

Remember the “No Zone”. Just because you can see the semi does not mean the driver can see you. There are many blind spots around a semi and the commercial vehicle operator may not be aware there is a vehicle close to him. Do not follow to close and stay away from the blind spots along the side of the semi.  

Unsafe lane changes are another factor which drivers need to concentrate on. A driver may make a lane change only when the change can be made with reasonable safety and after signaling the driver’s intentions of a lane change. 

If drivers employ these tips and are attentive while driving, their chances of being involved in a crash will be greatly reduced. If you see unsafe or aggressive driving please call your nearest Indiana State Police post or dial 911.

Source: Indiana State Police

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