Trucking & Professional Driving

Essential rules for truck drivers and professional driving.

Learn the critical safety and legal requirements for commercial vehicle drivers.

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Trucking & Professional Driving

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Proper footwear for driving

Never drive commercial vehicles in slippers or flip-flops.

Wear proper closed-toe shoes when driving trucks.
Driving commercial vehicles in slippers or flip-flops is illegal and dangerous.
Proper footwear is required for safety and legal compliance.

No illegal U-turns

Always find legal places to turn around.

Find legal place to turn around - never make illegal U-turns.
Illegal U-turns can result in heavy fines ($200-500+) and accidents.
Always find a legal place to turn around, even if it takes longer.

Backing up safely

Use extra caution when backing up large vehicles.

Use hazard lights, get spotter if possible, back up slowly.
Large vehicles require extra caution.
Always prioritize safety over speed.

Height restrictions

Always check bridge heights before routes.

Stop immediately and find alternate route for low bridges.
Height restrictions are serious - hitting a bridge can cause catastrophic damage.
Always know your vehicle height and plan routes accordingly.

Fatigue and rest breaks

Never drive when tired or drowsy.

Pull over at rest stop and take break when tired.
Fatigue is a leading cause of commercial vehicle accidents.
Federal regulations require rest breaks - never drive when drowsy.

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Trucking & Professional Driving

Essential rules for truck drivers and professional driving.

Learn the critical safety and legal requirements for commercial vehicle drivers.

Civic sense in daily life

Professional driving

Trucking & Professional Driving

Topics in this guide

Tap a small box to jump directly to that part with tips and examples.

6 sections

Proper footwear for driving

Never drive commercial vehicles in slippers or flip-flops.

Wear proper closed-toe shoes when driving trucks.
Driving commercial vehicles in slippers or flip-flops is illegal and dangerous.
Proper footwear is required for safety and legal compliance.

No illegal U-turns

Always find legal places to turn around.

Find legal place to turn around - never make illegal U-turns.
Illegal U-turns can result in heavy fines ($200-500+) and accidents.
Always find a legal place to turn around, even if it takes longer.

Backing up safely

Use extra caution when backing up large vehicles.

Use hazard lights, get spotter if possible, back up slowly.
Large vehicles require extra caution.
Always prioritize safety over speed.

Height restrictions

Always check bridge heights before routes.

Stop immediately and find alternate route for low bridges.
Height restrictions are serious - hitting a bridge can cause catastrophic damage.
Always know your vehicle height and plan routes accordingly.

Fatigue and rest breaks

Never drive when tired or drowsy.

Pull over at rest stop and take break when tired.
Fatigue is a leading cause of commercial vehicle accidents.
Federal regulations require rest breaks - never drive when drowsy.

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Essential rules for truck drivers and professional driving.

Proper footwear for driving

No illegal U-turns

Backing up safely

Height restrictions

Fatigue and rest breaks

Equipment sharing safety

Proper footwear for driving

No illegal U-turns

Backing up safely

Height restrictions

Fatigue and rest breaks

Essential rules for truck drivers and professional driving.

Proper footwear for driving

No illegal U-turns

Backing up safely

Height restrictions

Fatigue and rest breaks

Equipment sharing safety

Proper footwear for driving

No illegal U-turns

Backing up safely

Height restrictions

Fatigue and rest breaks