00:00When you see an accident scene completely covered with tarps and heavy trucks parked in front of and behind it,
00:04it usually isn't an ordinary crash.
00:06That's because no normal car can withstand being crushed between two large trucks.
00:10So experienced drivers often have the habit of slightly turning the steering wheel to the left or right
00:14when they stop at red lights or are stuck in traffic near heavy trucks.
00:17That way, if a truck coming from behind suffers a brake failure and crashes into them,
00:21the impact can push the car to one side instead of straight forward,
00:24reducing the risk of being crushed between two vehicles.
00:27This technique is known as defensive driving and it is a simple habit that could make a critical difference in
00:32an emergency.