Like all large trucks, dump trucks are massive vehicles that can cause great harm in accidents with ordinary motor vehicles. Unlike cars, these behemoths are not designed for stable driving and good handling on the road. That takes a backseat to their main purpose, which is hauling and dumping the heavy loads in their beds. This means they don’t stop on a dime or have anything like the maneuvering capabilities of a car. If you get in their way, you can’t always count on their being able to swerve or.