Stay safe on the road this Easter
Extra truck movements and holiday traffic puts added pressure on all road usersClipping a truck over the Easter break won’t just ruin your festivities, it could also stop deliveries to other families.
No one wants broken eggs, which is why truck insurer, National Transport Insurance, is reminding drivers to be considerate as road use peaks over the coming weeks.
NTI’s chief executive officer, Tony Clark says the first holiday break of the year is an opportunity for professional drivers to lead by example.
“NTI’s National Truck Accident Research Centre is Australia’s largest database of heavy vehicle major accidents. We know during this time of year those servicing the wholesale and retail goods industry experience the most misfortune on the roads,” Clark says.
“Our aim this year is to encourage all road users – heavy and light vehicles – to buck the trend by acknowledging we all play a part in increased retail demands and so it really does pay to exercise patience and consideration on the roads over Easter. Put simply: no trucks, no food, no shopping over Easter.”
“As a starting point, reducing Easter road incidences can be as simple as not cutting in front of trucks that have a much longer braking distance. We remind all road users to travel at safe breaking distances, especially in consideration of weather conditions.
“We see a trend of merging and hit in rear being an issue at this time of year, so let’s work together to do something about it and make the roads a safer place for everyone. They are easy accidents to avoid – just be patient.”
NTI advises the following points for consideration before taking to the roads this Easter to help ensure a hassle-free, safe journey:
- Give plenty of notice before merging in front of trucks.
- Account for extra time on the roads. More traffic means your trip will take longer.
- Consider the braking distance for your vehicle, relative to its speed, size and road conditions.
- Remember to be patient, indicate, and consider vehicles around you when making sudden movements in traffic.
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