FAW trucks – safety is a standard benefit
Our roads get more populated with commercial vehicles every day and driving on them demands drivers to be vigilant and focused.
Exterior visibility is key to safe driving, especially driving a truck and to this end, FAW truck’s A-pillar design and positioning have been optimised to enhance visibility.
Rear view mirrors incorporate multi angle, multi mirrors, allowing drivers to also see what is alongside them at road surface level. Large sun visors provide relief when driving at dawn or dusk.
The range includes a variety of models and configurations that cater for freight carrying, truck tractors as well as a range of tippers and mixers that are ready to work. Fit for purpose models make it easy to comply with loading needs and regulations, road conditions, and different usage requirements.
“FAW Trucks are designed with safety in mind and we would remind drivers to take extra caution during the festive season,” says Yongjun Li, CEO of FAW Trucks South Africa.
Be especially mindful in terms of the following:
• Don’t drink and drive
Avoid overloading: Overloading, especially of trailers can lead to axle or tyre failure with catastrophic effects for the tow vehicle and other road users and needs to be avoided at all costs.
• Avoid peak times
• Ensure that your vehicle is roadworthy
• Motorists need to be patient
Motorists need to keep in mind that they are sharing the road with vehicles that outclass them in weight by thousands of kilograms. Heavy vehicles need a much longer distance to come to a stop and will very often leave adequate room between themselves and the vehicle in front of them in order to come to a stop safely. Motorists need to avoid seeing that as a gap that they can fill with their car.
“Motorists need to realise that they are going on holiday on the roads that heavy duty operators rely on to earn their salary, a little bit of patience and respect will ensure that everyone gets to their destination safely,” concludes Li.
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