Who benefits directly from the Share the Road program?

The Share the Road program is designed to promote safety and awareness for all road users, particularly focusing on reducing the risk of accidents between large trucks and smaller vehicles, as well as pedestrians. Motorists and pedestrians are the primary beneficiaries of this program because it aims to educate them on how to safely coexist with large trucks on the road. By raising awareness about the blind spots of trucks, the need for safe distances, and the proper reactions in various driving situations, the program ultimately works to ensure that these road users can navigate safely and effectively, minimizing accidents and fostering better road safety practices.

Truck manufacturers, traffic law enforcement, and construction companies may have indirect benefits from a safer road environment, but the main goal and direct impact of the Share the Road initiative target those who are actively using the roads—motorists and pedestrians.