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Is driving a big rig hard?
I’ve been a commercial driver for years, but I’ve never driven a big rig. I’m interested in driving trucks professionally, but I’m not sure what it’s like to control a vehicle of that size. Is driving a semi-truck hard?
Sara Brody · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s great that you’re checking out new opportunities! While semis require you to control both the truck itself and the trailer behind it, driving a big rig is not hard to learn.
Here are some things to be aware of when driving a big rig to make it easier:
- Turning, backing up, and crossing intersections require more skill in a big rig than in a normal-sized car or truck
- Since you’ll be one of the biggest vehicles on the road, you’ll need more space for simple driving maneuvers
- Backing up in a big rig takes considerable practice since the size of the vehicle requires you to turn in the opposite direction of where you want to go, and your mirrors are the only way to look behind you
With some practice, you can certainly get the hang of driving a semi, though.
No matter what you’re driving, you’ll also want to protect yourself with the best possible
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