Summer Driving Safety Tip #13: Slow Down or Move Over

Vehicles can stop on the side of the highway for a number of reasons:

• Emergency vehicles responding to a breakdown or accident
• Drivers who’ve pulled off road due to a vehicle malfunction
• Construction vehicles on a job site
• DOT workers mowing or clearing trash
• State troopers ticketing speeders and unsafe drivers
• Trucks stopping for a rest break
• Drivers who are lost and need to verify directions or who may need to take an emergency phone call

Regardless of the reason or vehicle type, if you see a car, truck, or SUV on the side of the road it’s important to:

• MOVE over to provide an empty lane that acts as a safety buffer
• SLOW down when it’s unsafe to change lanes and you must pass closely

Providing these vehicles with extra space is both a courtesy and protects everyone from a potential accident.

If you were injured while safely stopped on the shoulder because of a reckless or distracted driver, turn to the personal injury attorneys at Multerer Law Firm.

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