Due to the presence of major highways in McDonough, including Interstate 75 and U.S. Highway 23, the chances of a driver being around a truck can be very high. Besides, major corporations operate large distribution facilities in the area.
Thus, it’s essential to know how to stay safe when driving around a truck. One of the ways to do this is by knowing where a truck’s blind spots are located. They are found:
Directly behind
Trucks have a blind spot directly behind the trailer that can extend up to 30 feet or more. Since trucks lack a rearview mirror, truck drivers rely on side mirrors to see vehicles that are following them. However, they can’t see a car that’s following too closely. It’s vital to increase the safe following distance when driving behind a truck.
On the sides
The left side blind spot of a truck starts behind the driver’s door and extends backward to about one lane of traffic. The right-side one, which is the largest, starts behind the passenger-side door and extends backward up two lanes or more, covering the full length of the trailer.
When you want to pass a truck, move to the left, signal your intention and confirm that you can see the truck driver’s reflection in their side mirror. If you can, they can probably see your car as well. Therefore, accelerate until you pass the truck.
Immediately in front
Due to the high driver’s seat and the long “nose,” a truck has a blind spot immediately in front, which can be as long as 20 feet. After passing a truck, drive ahead until it’s visible in your rearview mirror before changing lanes.
Drivers should understand how to share the road with trucks. If a truck driver acts negligently, injuring you, you can hold them accountable for their actions.