Are large vehicles more likely to have blind spots that motorists should avoid?

• A. No, they have smaller blind spots
• B. Yes, larger blind spots
• C. They have no blind spots
• D. Blind spots are the same as other vehicles

Answer: (B)

Large vehicles sit higher and have longer bodies, so the area the driver can’t see around them is bigger. Even with mirrors, there are substantial zones along the sides and behind a truck or bus that aren’t visible to the driver. Because of this, motorists should avoid lingering in those zones and keep a generous clearance when passing or following. So, larger blind spots are a real risk with big vehicles. The other statements aren’t accurate: big vehicles don’t have smaller or no blind spots, and their blind spots aren’t the same size as those of smaller cars.