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Beware of Falling Ice * USA - From Cars and Trucks
It happens with almost no notice, chunks of ice and snow come flying off of tractor trailers onto the highway, or worse another car... Springfield,MA,USA -WSHM/TV, by Lesley Tanner -19 Dec 2007: -- Many motorists think the truck drivers should take responsibility for their rigs and clean off the debris before they drive. But climbing on top of these trailers poses a risk of its own... Even stepping onto a big rig just to get in the driver's seat is difficult, and drivers say getting onto the roof to clear snow and ice would be near impossible... The Mass Pike is the only highway that has a special regulation requiring drivers to clear debris, but police say it is almost impossible to enforce... "Just be aware that stuff may be falling off of the tops and the sides," says Leppala. "Create a distance either by slowing down or safely passing them and staying away from it," says Sergeant Joubert... (SEE VIDEO) ...
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