with Tyler McMurchie SGI It is reminding drivers to keep their heads up when traveling this summer.
“You see the number of traffic Unfortunately, unfortunately, they are usually highest in the summer months,” McMurchie said.
He also touched on sharing the road with big trucks.
“In 2020, we saw, I think, semi-trucks represented about three percent of vehicles involved in collisions, but they represented about 13 percent of vehicles involved in fatal collisions,” he said.
“When you are involved in a collision with a semi-truck, the consequences are much more dire.”
He said drivers should keep in mind that the semi-finals will take longer to stop, and if you can’t see the truck’s panes, they can’t see you.
Staff Sergeant Patrick Barber with the Saskatoon Police Service traffic unit talks about vulnerable road users, who are cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians.
“Cars are built for safety, they’re built with a safety cage and they have airbags, and other safety features, seatbelts, that other road users are vulnerable to,” Barber said.
“We find that in most of the cases where vulnerable road users are involved in a collision, it came about not seeing the driver of the car or the truck. So, it’s definitely a matter of paying attention and not being distracted. ,
This month SGI has put together some tips on how motorists can keep themselves and others safe:
- Scan the street in front of you.
- Check your mirrors often.
- Slow down when passing through work areas.
- Always double check to make sure the lane is clear before changing lanes.
- Keep a safe distance from other road users.
- Watch your speed when passing pedestrians and cyclists.
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