Never drive directly behind or on the right side of a truck because you are not visible to the driver. Other hazards include tire blowout and flying debris. When driving on the left side remember if you cannot see the driver's head in his or her side view mirror, you are in the blind spot. Always pass on the left side and allow plenty of room before pulling back in front of the truck. Big rigs need extra room to make turns.
Truckers often move left to make a right turn.
Truckers prefer the middle lane because it gives them more maneuvering options in case of an emergency ahead. Be careful around weigh stations Trucks will be slowing down to enter weigh stations and slow when re-entering the highway from weigh stations. Be extra alert. By law if you are traveling below the speed limit you must travel in the right lane. Trucks are only allowed in the two farthest right lanes.