Commercial drivers often have a lot of pressure on the road because they frequently drive for other organizations. Heavy trucks also pose a serious risk to other drivers if they are not driven correctly due to their weight and size. This brings up laws governing hours of service. By restricting how long commercial truckers can drive without taking a break, these laws make North Carolina’s roads and those across the country safer. By setting limits like these, hours of service rules attempt to keep drivers from becoming too tired and lower the number of accidents.