Where are Trailer Trucks' Blind Spots located and how to avoid them.

​With so many tractor trailers filling the streets, motorists are forced to share the road with massive commercial trucks weighing up to 80,000 pounds which pose a serious risk to other drivers on the road.

What are Blind Spots?
Tractor trailer blind spots are demarcated as 'no-zones' in order to educate motorists on these deadly areas. These areas are located around the large truck and occur when the truck driver loses sight of other passing vehicles. When motor vehicles linger in no-zone areas, truck drivers are more likely to switch lanes or sideswipe into another vehicles. When motor vehicles linger in no-zone areas, truck drivers are more likely to switch lanes or sideswipe into another vehicle.

Where are they Located?
Tractor trailers have larger blind spots than most other vehicles.

• 1. If a motorist cannot see the truck driver's face in the side mirror of the semi, then the truck driver most likely cannot see the motorist.
• 2. The no-zones are located on all four sides of the tractor trailer, with the biggest blind spots occurring in the back and on the right side of the truck.
• 3. Motorists should keep in mind that tractor trailers do not have a rear view mirror as i would only show the drivers their trailer. Truckers depend on their side mirrors to see around their big rig.

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How to avoid Blind Spots

In order to steer clear from blind spot areas, It is recommended to do the following:

• 1. Motorists should avoid following a commercial truck too closely and should stay at least four seconds or 25 car lengths behind a truck.
• 2. Those who wish to pass a large truck should do quickly and on
• 3. One should never pull out in front of a large truck. The truck could rear-end the vehicle, as they require a longer stopping distance.
• 4. Motorists should never linger in a lane on either side of a truck, especially on the right side.

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