What are some of the common accidents between cars and large trucks?
There are three primary types of accidents that proactive automobile operators can avoid. • One of the most common mistakes that cause accidents is driving in the “no zone.” These are the blind spots that all trucks have. There is a blind spot right in front of the truck. There are blind spots along the side of the truck. There’s a very large blind spot right behind the truck. Any time you are in one of the no zones for any length of time, you are at risk. A truck driver can pull into you because they’re not aware that you were there. This is a common cause of serious accidents. • Another common mistake is to pull up beside a tractor-trailer when the right turn signal is on. Trucks need extra room to make a right turn. This means they commonly move over to the middle-of-the-road or into a left lane to make the turn. You are vulnerable for two reasons. If you pull up beside the truck, you’re in the blind spot. And secondly, as the truck turns you can be squeezed between the truck and th
