Which Areas Are Considered Blind Spots for Large Trucks?
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The blind spots for large trucks are as follows: 1. Front Blind Spot: The front area is a semi-blind zone. Generally, a range of about 2 meters in length and 1.5 meters in width from the front of the vehicle to the rear of the cabin is considered a blind spot. There are significant visual blind spots close to the body of the truck. 2. Left-side Blind Spot: The left-side blind spot is located near the rear of the cargo compartment and is relatively smaller compared to the right-side blind spot. However, with the obstruction from the A-pillar and side mirrors, the driver may fail to notice pedestrians, especially children, in time. 3. Right-side Blind Spot: The right-side blind spot is the most dangerous among all blind spots for large trucks. It extends from the end of the cargo compartment to the rear of the driver's cabin, covering an area approximately 1.5 meters in width from the truck. The larger the cargo compartment, the bigger the blind spot. 4. Rear-side Blind Spots: This blind spot is not exclusive to large trucks; smaller vehicles also have it. When a pedestrian appears in the right rear position, they may suddenly disappear from the driver's view. It is recommended to quickly overtake and pass through such areas to ensure the driver can see clearly.
