What is an indicator that you are approaching a potential rollover?

Identifying a potential rollover situation is critical for maintaining safety while operating a heavy vehicle. The indication that trailer tires are lifting from the ground is a significant and clear sign that you are approaching a rollover. When trailer tires begin to lift, it indicates that the vehicle's center of gravity is shifting dangerously, increasing the risk of losing control and rolling over. This situation typically arises during sharp turns, sudden lane changes, or when making abrupt maneuvers at high speeds.

While other indicators such as feeling the vehicle tilt, hearing tire noise, or seeing other vehicles sway may suggest instability, they do not provide as definitive a warning about imminent rollover risk as the lifting of trailer tires. The lifting of the tires is a direct result of weight distribution changes that often precede a rollover and therefore necessitates immediate corrective actions by the driver to prevent an accident.