CMV Driving Tips – Too Fast for Conditions

Driving too fast for conditions is defined as traveling at a speed that is greater than a reasonable standard for safe driving.  Examples of conditions where drivers may find themselves driving too fast include:  wet roads due to rain, snow, or ice, reduced visibility due to fog, uneven roads, construction zones, curves, intersections, gravel roads, and heavy traffic.  The Large Truck Crash Causation Study reported that 23% of large truck crashes occurred when commercial motor vehicle drivers were traveling too fast for conditions.

Over the next month, we will provide some tips that will help you maintain a safe speed for various driving conditions.