You are traveling on a multi-lane highway in the lane directly to the left of a large commercial tractor-trailer, positioned alongside the middle of its trailer. As traffic ahead slows, you realize you have been cruising in this position for several seconds. Which of the following is the safest driving practice to handle this situation?
- AMaintain your position directly alongside the truck's trailer until the traffic flow speeds back up.
- Adjust your speed to either fall back behind the truck or safely pass it to exit the truck's side No-Zone.Answer
- CMove closer to the left side of the truck's cab so the driver can spot your hood in their side window.
- DHonk your horn repeatedly to alert the truck driver that you are driving next to their vehicle.
Answer
Adjust your speed to either fall back behind the truck or safely pass it to exit the truck's side No-Zone.
Large commercial vehicles have significant blind spots along both sides, often called No-Zones. Staying alongside a truck's trailer keeps your vehicle hidden from the driver's view. The safest choice is to alter your speed by dropping back or safely finishing a pass to exit the blind spot quickly.
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Key Concept
Side No-Zone management and avoiding prolonged driving in commercial vehicle blind spots
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