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It's that time of the year again: the weather's warming up, everyone has a smile on their face and lots of people are out taking joy rides in the sun!

It can be lots of fun to go for a drive in the springtime, but it's also important to keep remember how to stay safe on the roads. After all, our public roads are not just for passenger cars. Many truck drivers share them too. While the rules of the road apply equally to the drivers of cars and trucks, it's a good idea to yield to truck drivers whenever possible. After all, most trucks are bigger, heavier and deadlier than your car.

So just remember to follow these tips to stay safe on the road:

When passing a pedestrian or a slower-moving car, blow your horn courteously or shout "on your left" out of the car window to make sure they're aware of you.
If a semi is coming up behind you, move over to let them pass. You should pull off the road if necessary to give them a safe passing distance.
Keep traffic flowing smoothly: if you're on a highway or high-traffic artery and are holding up the trucks behind you, be polite and take the next exit. Follow side roads to your destination.
Don't listen to the radio or carry on a conversation with passengers while you're driving. You need your full attention on the road!

Above all, remember the simple laws of physics: in a collision between a car and an 18-wheeler.... the 18-wheeler always wins.