What practice is recommended when riding near large trucks or vehicles with big blind spots?

What practice is recommended when riding near large trucks or vehicles with big blind spots?

• A. Stay well back and avoid riding in their blind spots.
• B. Ride directly beside them to monitor.
• C. Tailgate to pressure them.
• D. Overtake immediately.

Answer: (A)

Staying well back and out of the truck’s blind spots is the safest approach because large trucks have big areas where the driver can’t see you. If you sit in those zones—along the sides or directly behind—the truck may lane change, brake, or turn without noticing you, which can lead to a crash. By keeping a generous distance, you remain visible to the driver, gain more time to react to any maneuver, and reduce the chance of being squeezed during turns or merges. Avoid riding directly beside them or tailgating, and only pass when you can do so with a clear, safe gap ahead and the truck is fully visible in your mirrors.

Staying well back and out of the truck’s blind spots is the safest approach because large trucks have big areas where the driver can’t see you. If you sit in those zones—along the sides or directly behind—the truck may lane change, brake, or turn without noticing you, which can lead to a crash. By keeping a generous distance, you remain visible to the driver, gain more time to react to any maneuver, and reduce the chance of being squeezed during turns or merges. Avoid riding directly beside them or tailgating, and only pass when you can do so with a clear, safe gap ahead and the truck is fully visible in your mirrors.