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What Is The No Zone
Learn about the No-Zone and the blind spots around trucks and buses that drivers can't see, as well as how to avoid them.
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What Is the No Zone When Driving?
In driving, the no-zone refers to the blind spots around large trucks or buses where the bus or truck driver has no to limited visibility.
The no-zone area can create risks for smaller passenger vehicle drivers as they are often hidden from the commercial vehicle drivers' view, creating a dangerous situation.
What Is a No-Zone for Trucks and Buses
Trucks and buses typically have around 4 no-zone areas (blind spots) where the driver cannot see smaller passenger vehicles.
Front No-Zone
The front no-zone for a truck extends about 20 feet in front of the truck, meaning vehicles 20 feet in front of a large truck will be invisible to the driver.
Rear No-Zone
Large trucks have a rear blind spot that extends about 30 feet behind the truck.
In addition, commercial trucks do not have rearview mirrors like smaller vehicles, meaning that the rear no-zone is particularly dangerous for passenger cars.
Side No-Zones
A commercial truck has blind spots on both the right and left sides; however, the right side tends to be the large blind spot, being as long as the entire truck.
While the left side of a large truck is also considered a blind spot, it's smaller and typically safer when making a lane change.
How to Safely Driving Around a Truck
Driving around a large truck can be daunting, and if not done correctly, it could result in a truck accident.
Tips for safely driving around large vehicles are:
- Stay Out of the Front and Rear No-Zones: You should avoid lingering in the front no-zone (20 feet ahead) and the rear no-zone (30 feet back) of a large vehicle as the truck driver will be unable to see you, especially if you have a smaller vehicle.
- Pass on the Left: When passing big rigs and trucks, you should do so from the left side where the blind spot is smaller. In addition, ensure that you can see the front of the truck in your rearview mirror before merging back into the lane.
You should utilize these tips when changing lanes or passing a trailer truck.
How Do You Avoid No Zones?
Knowing how to avoid no-zones is crucial to safe driving around a larger vehicle.
Ways to avoid a no-zone are:
- Stay Visible: Keep your vehicle in a position where you are visible in a truck driver's mirror.
- Be Cautious During Turns: Due to its large size, trucks require more space to make turns. You should avoid staying in the right-side no-zone of a truck when it's turning, as you might get caught in a squeeze accident.
- Give More Space in Front: If you change lanes in front of a truck, ensure that you have given the truck plenty of room to avoid being caught up in the front no-zone.
- Stay Out of the Rear No Zone: Avoid staying in the rear no-zone of a truck that is 30 feet back, as it will allow you to react in the event a truck stops suddenly.
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