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The Dangers of Driving a Moving Truck

Published December 14, 2011

Renting a moving truck means having to drive a moving truck, and driving a moving truck is not easy for a person used to driving a car or even a minivan or pick up truck.

Moving trucks and big and bulky; they offer have limited views; and they are slow.  If you are renting a truck for your next move, you better be ready to get behind the wheel.  Here are three things to be especially aware of:

Longer stopping distance – Moving trucks are heavier than cars and often require more time to stop.

Height – The trailer on a moving truck is much higher than a car or normal pick up.

Blind spots – Moving trucks are longer than cars or pick ups, and they have larger blind spots that you can’t eliminate by simply looking over your shoulder.

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