Do large trucks and buses have a smaller blind spots than cars?
Large trucks and buses have huge blind spots – or No Zones – around the front, back and sides of the vehicle. If you can't see the driver in the truck's side mirror, assume that the driver can't see you.
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Large trucks and buses have large blind spots, long stopping distances, and make wide turns, which is why it's vital for everyone on the road to make a plan for road safety. Follow the rules of the road below to learn about actions passenger vehicle drivers can take to help avoid crashes.
A truck's blind spots are called No Zones. A No Zone is the area around the trucks where your car is no longer visible or you are so close that the truck can't stop or maneuver safely.
Every standard size school bus has four danger zones. These are areas most motorists refer to as “blind spots” because it's almost impossible for the driver to see anything inside these zones.
Large trucks and buses have huge blind spots – or No Zones – around the front, back and sides of the vehicle. If you can't see the driver in the truck's side mirror, assume that the driver can't see you.