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Trucks have very large blind spots. If you cannot look in the mirror and see the driver's face, he cannot see you.
The "No-zone"
trucks are not as maneuverable as passenger vehicles
Suicide. If you can't see the driver, they can't see you.
Longer stopping distances. A passenger car may weigh 3,000 pounds. A large truck may weigh 90,000 pounds. It is much harder to stop.
"Large" is a very indefinite word. A larger truck than a car could be a 2 ton flatbed or a 40 ton semi.
There are many types of trucks that are considered large. Monster trucks are some of the biggest trucks there are.
You should always stay a safe distance behind large trucks. They have a lot of blind spots and are unable to see smaller cars and trucks. You should also stay back because you never know what is going to fall out of the back or if the truck is going to kick up a rock and hit your car or windshield.
It's rather simple... don't hang around in them if you don't want to risk getting clobbered. These vehicles often weigh ten times or more than what your vehicle would weigh when it was fully loaded to capacity.. tangle with one of them, and you will not come out ahead.
They can. Very large vehicles can have very large blind spots.
Step vans (delivery trucks) and 15-passenger vans are large vehicles with limited visibility to the rear. These vehicles have the same performance and handling characteristics of pickup trucks, SUVs and light trucks. Seldom is there an interior mounted rearview mirror available for the driver to see to the rear of the vehicle. Avoid placing your vehicle at the rear or directly to the side of a van on the road. Increase space between your vehicle and a large van if possible. If you have to pass, ensure there is space in your lane to quickly overtake and reenter your lane.
A blind spot near a large truck is typically located directly behind the truck, extending several feet back, as well as along the sides, particularly on the right side where the truck driver has limited visibility. Additionally, there is a significant blind area in front of the truck, where smaller vehicles may not be seen by the driver. It's crucial for drivers to avoid lingering in these blind spots to ensure safety. Always maintain a safe distance when driving near large trucks.