Simon's Trucking, an Iowa-based trucking company, recently shared surveillance footage showing the importance of protective driving skills for truck drivers. The video captures one of their drivers narrowly avoiding a catastrophic accident after colliding on a road with a motorist driving in the wrong direction.
According to the driver, the incident occurred March 17 while he was hauling a tanker truck in Fredericksburg, Iowa. The video, which went viral, highlights the driver's ability to react quickly and take evasive action, preventing a possible tragedy.
In a statement, Simon's Trucking praised the driver's defensive driving skills and praised him for his quick thinking and attention to his surroundings. The company also acknowledged that the cause of the mishandling incident remains unknown, and it could have been anything from driver fatigue to distraction.
This video serves as an important reminder of the dangers truck drivers face on the highway and the important role of defensive driving skills in preventing incidents. Trucking companies should prioritize training their drivers in protective driving techniques and encourage them to remain alert and attentive to their surroundings at all times.
Ultimately, this driver's quick actions prevented a devastating accident and served as an inspiration to other truck drivers on the road. The video received widespread attention and serves as a compelling example of the importance of protective driving skills in the trucking business.
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