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shift transmissions and oftentimes roll backward slightly when its brakes are released to begin accelerating. A truck may roll back significantly when starting up a hill and if the front of your car is hit by a backwards-rolling truck, you only have yourself to blame.

9. Never park directly behind a truck. Most truck drivers usually check behind their trucks before backing up but some don't. If you do not leave a truck enough space to back up and exit its parking spot, well, don't be surprised if the front of your car is damaged upon your return.

10. Lastly, the safest way to pass any truck is on a straight patch of road and as quickly as possible. Bumps in the road, heavy winds, shifting cargo and other factors can all cause a truck to move into your lane unexpectedly. This can cause an accident that is not necessarily the truck driver's fault.

Truck drivers are specially trained to handle the large vehicles they drive and do their best to avoid accidents with regular vehicles. When a truck is in an accident with another vehicle, it is usually the other vehicle's fault because they did not know how to properly share the road with a truck.

By keeping these ten simple driving tips in mind, you can significantly reduce your risk of being involved in an accident with a truck.

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