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1. Garbage truck
A garbage truck (also called a waste collection vehicle or refuse truck) is a specialized vehicle used for collecting and transporting solid waste to a landfill, recycling center, or waste treatment facility. Frequently stops on public roads—drivers should maintain distance. Often marked with slow vehicle warning signs.
- Expect frequent stopping and starting.
- Be aware of workers walking around the vehicle.
- Visibility may be limited around the truck.
- Increased risk in narrow streets or residential areas.
- Reduce speed and keep a safe distance.
A garbage truck. (Denmark) © Wikimedia.org/Tomasz Sienicki, CC BY
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