Of all the drivers on the road, it can be argued that semi truck drivers need to be the most responsible, experienced, and defensive.
Operating a truck is very difficult when certain factors are taken into account such as the size, weight, and visibility limitations of these vehicles.
These issues make the fact that certain drivers on the highways and roadways are under the influence of certain mind altering substances all the more unnerving.
A semi accident, which can lead to a pile up car accident, can lead to the serious injury or death of many innocent people.
But despite the fact that unsafe semi drivers are risking the lives of many people, driving while under the influence of mind altering substances still occurs.
A recent study conducted by the Institute for Traffic Safety showed the following surprising results regarding semi drivers and the use of dangerous substances.
The study showed that:
The government addressed the issue of drinking and driving among truckers with The Commercial Motor Vehicle Act of 1986, which established a substantially lower (.
04 percent) blood alcohol content limit on truck drivers.
Despite the efforts of law enforcement agencies and government regulations for drivers, the safety of others on the road is largely up to a personal sense of responsibility on the part of a truck driver.
Operating a truck is very difficult when certain factors are taken into account such as the size, weight, and visibility limitations of these vehicles.
These issues make the fact that certain drivers on the highways and roadways are under the influence of certain mind altering substances all the more unnerving.
A semi accident, which can lead to a pile up car accident, can lead to the serious injury or death of many innocent people.
But despite the fact that unsafe semi drivers are risking the lives of many people, driving while under the influence of mind altering substances still occurs.
A recent study conducted by the Institute for Traffic Safety showed the following surprising results regarding semi drivers and the use of dangerous substances.
The study showed that:
- 15 percent of drivers had marijuana in their systems
- 12 percent of drivers had non-prescription stimulants in their systems
- 5 percent of truck drivers had prescription stimulants in their systems
- 2 percent of drivers had cocaine in their systems
- 1 percent of drivers had alcohol in their system
The government addressed the issue of drinking and driving among truckers with The Commercial Motor Vehicle Act of 1986, which established a substantially lower (.
04 percent) blood alcohol content limit on truck drivers.
Despite the efforts of law enforcement agencies and government regulations for drivers, the safety of others on the road is largely up to a personal sense of responsibility on the part of a truck driver.
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