As a commercial truck driver, understanding the ins and outs of your vehicle and knowing if it is functioning properly is an important skill to have. A faulty part could cause serious hazards and result in an accident or injury. Even the smallest item on your truck needs to be maintained. This is true for an often neglected tool, your headlights, especially when making a transport in the dark.
Failure to pay attention to the cleanliness and durability of your headlights could put your life at risk. If the light produced through the glass is foggy or lacking in luster, you may not be able to see what is in front of you. However, there are some easy methods you can take to care for your headlights. Here are some tips to follow so your safety always comes first on the road:
• Install light bulbs that will produce higher quality beams. The brighter beams enhance safety, allowing you more time to react to the unexpected on the road.
• Cloudy headlights do not emit proper light on the road and could lead you to an accident. Take care of your car headlights regularly, for both aesthetic and practical reasons.
• If your headlights are cracked, replace them immediately. Any crack will allow moisture and dust to get in, making the headlights cloudy.
• Use headlight cleaners to wipe the surfaces to improve your night vision.
• Inspect your headlights annually to make sure that they are in good condition and are focused properly.
Keeping your headlights clean should be a top priority for your company. At Jeffers Insurance, we hope these tips help you keep your drivers safe on the road during nighttime drives. The last thing you want to happen is an accident due to foggy lights. As you know, trucking is a high risk business with a very real potential for catastrophic losses. To prevent extreme financial ruin, you need primary truck liability insurance to keep your company on the road. We understand your business, so let us work to protect you with the right coverage, limits, and get you the very best price.
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