the 18 wheeler truck drivers asked reported falling asleep at the wheel. The 16 hours a day of driving, often totaling more than 70 hours a week, kills an average of 56 motorists a day. (Lavelle, 2008) Today’s roadways are not only perceived by the public to be unsafe, they are unsafe and 18-wheeler trucks are the reason why. Tractor-trailer drivers that do not adhere to the rules of the road often compromise the protection of commuters that drive on US highways. The safety issues that 18-wheeler…
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