Truck drivers may do many things to prevent blind spot accidents. The most important thing a truck driver can do when behind the wheel is to stay alert and focused. The truck driver needs to have their full attention on the road. It takes skill and ability to drive such a heavy vehicle, even when the truck driver is entirely focused. Driving a truck safely without the driver’s full attention is virtually impossible. However, truck drivers are distracted behind the wheel for several reasons, including: They may not put down their phone when they are behind the wheel, taking their eyes off the road They may try to multitask by doing things like eating when they are on a long journey because they want to save time They may have lost focus because they can only pay the close attention necessary to drive a truck for a long time. In addition, truck drivers may not have the sharp mental focus they need to drive the truck. Over time, the truck driver may become fatigued for many reasons, including: They have violated the hours of service restrictions and are operating the truck when they should not. They are driving late at night to maximize the distance they can travel in their permissible hours, even though their body and mind are tired. They have not maintained healthy habits that can cause them to be mentally alert and sharp. They are taking prescription medication that makes them drowsy. Most truckers will admit to fatigued driving at some time or another. Yet they may not take the time to rest because they may end up in trouble with their employer when they are late to make a delivery. As a result, you pay the price. Finally, the truck driver may have been speeding while changing lanes, causing them to misjudge the distance they have to make the transition safely.