Driving a heavy vehicle requires extra care and attention on the roads.
In 2017, 6 heavy vehicle drivers died and 135 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads.
Not all road users understand how to interact with heavy vehicles.
Be aware of other road users – they don’t always know your blind spots.
If you’re driving a long vehicle, you can legally use more than one lane to turn. Just make sure to give other road users enough warning by indicating as early as possible.
Driver fatigue or drowsy driving is a safety hazard for the road transport industry, often involving heavy vehicle operation.
Fatigue doesn’t only relate to falling asleep at the wheel – even brief lapses in concentration can have serious consequences.
Driver fatigue is one of the Fatal Five, along with speeding, drink and drug driving (including medications), seatbelts and distraction.
If you have a big journey ahead, plan your rest stops by
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