Commercial trucks are innately dangerous because of their size, weight, and high center of gravity when pulling full trailer loads. Driving these enormous rigs safely on our highways demands focus, skill, and good judgment. Unfortunately, disastrous truck accidents occur when drivers lacking these qualities share the road with the driving public. Here are three examples of dangerous truck driving: Driving a Dump Truck with the Dump Bed Raised Up The dump beds on the larger dump trunks extend quite high when raised. Sometimes the operator will drive off without lowering.