Andrea Young’s Experience Behind the Wheel Will Help Victims of Commercial Truck Accidents
Attorney Andrea Young recently visited Billings, Montana to attend a Commercial Truck Driving Course. Don’t worry, Andrea took part in an intensive classroom and practical experience behind the wheel of a semi-truck to better prepare her for the truck accident cases she often handles.
She learned how to conduct a pre-trip truck inspection with a heavy focus on the health of the tires. “I learned the ABC’s of tire health: Abrasion, Bulges, and Cuts,” she says. “I had hands-on experience with inspecting, loading, and driving a big rig on their training course. I practiced
shifting, completing left and right turns, backing-up exercises, slowing and stopping, and emergency stopping with hard braking. I was also taken on a closed course at night which was set up with hazards to showcase how difficult it can be for truckers to see after dark.”
“Overall, it was an eye-opening experience”, says Ms. Young. “I gained valuable information and met a lot of fantastic people. It reinforced the importance of proper training for truck drivers. Driving these large trucks isn’t easy. They are potentially deadly vehicles that must be operated with the utmost care. I gained empathy for the truck drivers but confirmed my belief in the importance of safety culture within the trucking companies. It is imperative that motor carriers adequately train their drivers and put safety over profits.”
