Trucks have larger blind spots ( also known as no-zones) than smaller vehicles. You need to know where a truck’s blind spots are located and how far they extend to avoid being in an area where a truck driver may not see you.
Below are three no-zones on a truck:
Directly behind
Due to the lack of a rearview mirror, truck drivers cannot see what’s directly behind them. They use side mirrors to see vehicles following them. Thus, being immediately behind a truck is extremely dangerous.
When driving behind a truck, you need to increase the safe following distance. This way, if the driver makes a sudden move, for instance, suddenly braking as a response to traffic, you can have enough space and time to react.
On the sides
A truck’s sides are no-zones. The left-side no-zone starts immediately behind the driver’s window, extending back at an angle to about one lane. When passing a truck, you should not linger in the left lane. Accelerate to pass safely.
The right-side no-zone is the largest blind spot on a truck. It starts at the front of the truck, extending immediately behind the right side of the truck’s cab, and continues at an angle to the back of the trailer, spanning two to three lanes.
Directly in front
Trucks have a blind spot that extends about 20 feet in front of the cab. Thus, after overtaking a truck, you should not cut in. Drive until you can see it in your rearview mirror before merging back into your lane.
Understanding a truck’s no-zones can keep you safe. If a truck driver made a mistake, injuring you, get more information on how they can pay for the harm caused due to their negligence.
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