The photographs shown on this page are of actual crashes between cars and heavy vehicles.
The photographs shown on this page are of actual crashes between cars and heavy vehicles. Although the circumstances leading up to each crash, including who was at fault (i.e., the car driver, the truck driver, or a third party), are unknown, these photographs reinforce why proper road sharing behavior is so important. You may get a second chance if you make a poor driving decision and collide with another car, but colliding with a truck will be a completely different story. As these photos show, the outcome of a collision with a truck is much more likely to be catastrophic due to the sheer weight and size differences between cars and trucks.
Please remember that one simple mistake, one bad decision, one moment of impatience, is all it takes for crashes like this to occur. Be patient and use good judgement when sharing the road with trucks. It could save your life and the lives of your passengers.
Images 8-12 courtesy of ER24 EMS (Pty) Ltd. through Creative Commons.