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2009 Snowplow Safety Lights- Could Save You Money
Jan 4th
Snowplow markers, snowplow reflectors and plow guides are they necessary? Anything that helps a driver be able to see in lower visible nights is basically a no brainer. When you are plowing at night which is when most roads are being cleared, so commuters can get to work. The less strain you put on your eye’s to see the better for a snow plow driver. They already work long hours to keep up against the snow storm , anything to give them less fatigue the better.
So in essence any type of snowplow markers or snowplow reflectors is a must to assist in professional snow removal. Another concern that is usually not talked about and something snowplowers should consider is snowplow safety. Remember that snowplowing is a business, which means they are responsible to make sure their vehicle’s are in safe condition on the roads, and that’s why most states have a yearly DMV inspection. Unfortunately for the snowplow operator and snowplow owners in today’s world, they could be liable in a lawsuit in the event of an accident with a other motorist. So you want to make sure as a snowplow operator that your snowplow equipment has the up to date safety snowplow markers, and reflectors. They assist passing vehicles in seeing the edge of your snowplow helping to avoid collision.
Not having these items on your plow could make you liable for safety negligence in the event of an accident. Something plow owner and snowplow operators should consider when they pre trip their trucks. To have snowplow reflectors installed are a very low cost to pay to make snowplowing easier on the driver as well as for the on coming motorist, when clearing roads in the treacherous winter weather. So the question you have to ask your self . Why would anybody not want to put these low cost snowplow parts and on their snowplow most would agree it is a no brainer to use a very easy to install snowplow reflectors and snowplow markers.
Truck Lights – Can You See Me Now?
Jan 4th
Truck driving is enough of fatigue on a sunny day, but night time can add a lot more fatigue and stress.
Your body uses up more energy at night to strain to see what is in front and along side of your rig.
You are also fighting on coming glare and let’s not forget the famous wild life that comes out at night
it can be like driving through a zoo. I know I have done it. Remember most truckers do not work 8 hours a day no, no, no try 14 hrs a day.
So I would say better lighting for drivers at night should be common sense. So let’s discuss what’s out there. I have inspected many of rigs only to find out that there are no additional driving lights on their trucks. I have also found that the ones that do have their driving lights or fog lights on their trucks somebody replaced the bulbs with regular lights, totally useless, at that point do not even turn on your driving lights.
There are companies out there that specialize in this field. The concepts to do and the use of lights
are a big aid in bad weather. I have driven trucks with special driving or fog lights and without, and the correct driving or fog lights make a big, big difference. Lets talk about the difference between fog lights and driving lights,
Fog lights provide illumination forward of the truck that enhances visibility in fog, rain, snow, or dust.
Fog lights are intended to be used in conjunction with standard headlamp low beams. On the other hand driving lights are mounted to provide illumination forward of the vehicle and intended to supplement the high beam of a standard headlamp system, for forward clear projection . It is not intended for use alone or with the low beam of a standard headlamp system. But for me I feel if
truck headlights are adjusted correctly an additional driving light may not be need, in my north eastern area.
However, a good fog light is a necessity. I have found a few good ones that I have used when driving KC square 57 series all season halogen 15000 candle power per beam for fog. This one interested me the PIAA 940 Dual Driving and Fog Light Kit this is driving light and fog light all in one casing which is nice for space especially in a pre cut bumper like many big rigs. Another great company is Per-lux they make 600 series for all purpose lights for big rigs. Basically it comes down to where you are driving do you need fog or driving lights on darker nights, because with these accessories it has less fatigue on you the driver and keeps then safer. Look for more free article’s of trucking snowplowing information at edgeolite.com
