‘A Truckie Knows’ is the latest instalment of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) ‘We All Need Space’ road safety campaign.
Through ‘A Truckie Knows’, truck drivers will step into the spotlight to share their knowledge and experience of making Australia’s roads safer.
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NHVR executive director Michelle Tayler says as part of this latest instalment, the NHVR reminds road users about the importance of respect for other drivers, as well as the risks of speed and tailgating.
“There are truck drivers on Australia’s roads who have seen first-hand the full spectrum of driver behaviour,” she says.
“When you’re covering hundreds of thousands of kilometres of road, you learn important lessons like respect being a two-way street, leaving space for other drivers to make mistakes and that speeding doesn’t get you there faster.
“A Truckie Knows is about highlighting our truck drivers and the critical job they do, and asking them to share this wisdom with their peers.”
In a recent survey conducted by the NHVR, 64 per cent of light vehicle drivers reported tailgating as the most common aggressive driving behaviour experienced from heavy vehicles.
The same survey also revealed nearly 9 in 10 truck drivers reported experiencing a dangerous situation with a light vehicle over a four-week period.
Tayler says NHVR discovered only nine per cent of truckies reported they felt respected by the general public for their profession.
“Truck drivers generally have to deal with inexperienced drivers, long hours and tight deadlines, so there are frustrations that could impact behaviour on the roads,” she says.
“We need all drivers to give one another space and make road safety the highest priority.”
Wemyss Transport’s Robert Topp who appears in the campaign with over two decades of driving experience, says he was proud to join the NHVR in calling on all drivers to share road safety.
“We all know in theory how to make the roads as safe as possible, but this campaign is about making sure safe driving behaviour is always front of mind and reinforcing the message of respect,” he says.
“A truckie knows these things, and we can all help to drive the message home.”
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