While you have no control over a truck driver’s behavior, you can take proactive steps to make safety a priority and avoid a truck accident, including the following:nPractice defensive driving: When driving near a large truck, make sure that you leave plenty of room between you and the truck, avoid the truck’s blind spots, and change lanes if you notice the truck driver tailgating, swerving in and out of lanes, or speeding.nnAvoid distractions: When you are driving on a busy highway, it is imperative that you keep your attention focused on the road and the other vehicles around you, including large trucks that go speeding by you. One moment of distraction - whether reading a text, talking on the phone, or reaching for something in the back seat - can have severe consequences if a large truck suddenly hits the brakes or changes lanes without signaling.