The ability to safely maneuver around semi-trucks was recently demonstrated in Las Vegas.
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute's (VTTI) outreach initiative “Share the Road with Trucks” traveled across the country to the city to present at the 2024 Scrap Recycling Industry Association Convention and Exhibition .
“I invited Sharing the Road to the conference because each year there are a significant number of crashes involving commercial vehicles and other vehicles around restricted areas, and I am impressed by the message they bring. ,” said Jerry Shogren, senior director of safety. Scrap Recycling Industry Research Institute (ISRI). “Safety is a core value at ISRI, and through our commitment to our core values, we share VTTI’s mission to make roads safer for everyone.”
During the conference, the VTTI team presented hourly to nearly 6,000 attendees. The team will utilize his 50-by-140-foot space at Mandalay Bay Resort to share a custom-restored Hokie-themed Peterbilt, demonstrate the vehicle in the truck's blind spot, and set up multiple safety strategy stations. hosted and conducted multiple demonstrations.
As of the end of March, the truck-and-road team had completed 276 school visits with more than 35,000 teen drivers and thousands more since its inception in 2017. We held 25 community events. Demonstrations provide hands-on opportunities for participants. Experience the enormous size of a semi-truck and learn about his five key strategies for safely sharing the road with tractor-trailers and other large trucks.
- Don't hang out in restricted areas.
- Don't stop the truck.
- Please maintain a safe following distance.
- Overtake trucks properly.
- Don't be pressured.
Scott Tidwell, team leader for the program, said: “The competition has over 6,000 participants and aims to reach drivers of all ages and backgrounds while making a positive impact on the road and saving lives. “I can do it,” he said. “Thank you to the ISRI team for inviting us to Las Vegas and supporting our safety mission.”
In addition, the Sharing the Road with Trucks team planned several school visits to the greater Las Vegas area prior to the conference.For more information or to schedule a visit, please email us [email protected] Or visit our website.
Written by Jacob Levin
