Mountain driving for truck drivers can be intimidating, especially for first time or rookie drivers.
Follow these mountain driving tips especially new truck drivers, when travelling on risky terrain.
Always look for the grade signs posted. They should be marked and will give you an idea of what speed you should maintain during your climb or descent.
No truck driver ever died from traveling down a mountain too slowly. Always creep down the hill. Never travel too quickly.
This will help with trip planning. Mountain weather is unpredictable so it is good to check the weather the day of your route.
If the truck in front of you hits the brakes and his trailer starts to walk sideways, you need to have the room to get your truck and trailer slowed down and stopped.
If you feel for whatever reason you are starting to lose control of the truck, try crowding the truck/trailer unit to the shoulder of the road if possible.