Wieland & Delattre, P.A. | Trial Attorneys

Call Now For A Free, No-Obligation Consultation: 407-841-7699

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Our Attorneys
  • Practice Areas
    • Personal Injury
    • Wrongful Death
    • Workers’ Compensation
  • Testimonials
  • Results
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
Wieland & Delattre, P.A. | Trial Attorneys
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Our Attorneys
  • Practice Areas
    • Personal Injury
    • Wrongful Death
    • Workers’ Compensation
  • Testimonials
  • Results
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
Email

CALL

Protecting The Rights Of Injury Victims Since 1987

  1. Home
  2.  » 
  3. Trucking Accidents
  4.  » 
  5. How to avoid the dangers of truck jackknifes

How to avoid the dangers of truck jackknifes

On Behalf of Wieland & DeLattre | Aug 30, 2021 | Trucking Accidents |

It’s not uncommon to see people driving commercial vehicles in Florida. While these large vehicles can transport lots of items, they’re also prone to jackknifing. A jackknife is a term used when a truck’s cab and trailer fold in on each other, usually in a V- or L-shaped formation. With that in mind, here are helpful tips that can prevent a truck driver from causing a jackknife.

Avoid slamming on your brakes

Almost every driver experiences the heart-racing feeling of seeing someone or something suddenly appear on the road. When this happens, most people’s instincts kick in, and they slam on their brakes. Unfortunately, forcefully pushing down a truck’s brake pedal can cause a jackknife.

Pack light loads wisely

The potential of a truck jackknifing doesn’t only have to do with how someone operates this vehicle. This situation can also happen if a truck is improperly packed or is carrying a lighter load. When a truck driver is transporting a heavy load, it’s easier for their commercial vehicle to have proper traction.

Keep a safe following distance from other vehicles

Since most jackknife incidents are the result of sudden braking, it’s important to avoid driving situations that can put you in this predicament. One of the most common reasons why people slam on their brakes is due to the behavior of drivers in front of them. Considering that, a truck driver can prevent motor vehicle accidents and jackknife incidents by keeping a safe following distance from other automobiles.

As you can see, there are several ways to prevent causing a jackknife while driving a commercial truck. By not causing a jackknife, you’re doing your part to keep yourself and other drivers safe.

Recent Posts

  • Do you need these experts in your personal injury case?
  • What are my rights if a family member dies in a truck crash?
  • Can my car accident claim be affected if I didn’t wear a seat belt?
  • How to minimize a finding of fault in your car accident case
  • Four ways to avoid being your own enemy in a personal injury case

Categories

Archives

Get Help After A Serious Injury

Firm office lobby
Wieland & Delattre, P.A. | Trial Attorneys


Address

226 Hillcrest St.
Orlando, FL 32801
Orlando Law Office
Wieland & Delattre, P.A. | Trial Attorneys


Phone

407-841-7699
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
Review Us

© 2025 Wieland & DeLattre, P.A. • All Rights Reserved

Disclaimer | Site Map | Privacy Policy | Business Development Solutions by FindLaw

Review Us