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Large trucks, commonly referred to as "semis," are a common
component of highway driving in America. These 18-wheeled trucks
weigh approximately 30,000 pounds without any cargo, making them an
especially intimidating vehicle to cruise alongside. In order to
ensure the safety of truck drivers, as well as other driver nearby,
state laws restrict the number of hours a truck driver can work and
the amount of cargo a truck may transport.
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