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Truck blind spots: Concepts and dangerous blind spot locations to avoid
What is a truck's blind spot?
Truck blind spots are a common concept when drivers participate in traffic. Truck blind spots are areas that the truck driver cannot see through the rearview mirror or directly with the eyes.
Blind spots on trucks pose a special danger when the driver changes lanes, changes direction, turns, turns into intersections, or parks or stops.
Dangerous blind spots of trucks
Trucks have a number of blind spots that drivers need to pay special attention to. Below are common blind spot locations for trucks:
Blind spot ahead
Large trucks and specialized vehicles (dump trucks, container trucks, etc.) often have a high cabin position, causing the driver to lose visibility in the area right next to the vehicle's nose. This is the cause of the formation of the front blind spot.
To ensure safety, vehicle drivers and surrounding pedestrians should not move too close to the front of the vehicle, run over, especially do not cross the truck because it is very difficult for heavy trucks to brake suddenly to avoid you in time. These recommendations can help you avoid many serious consequences for both people and property.
The truck's blind spot is at the rear
The rear blind spot is easily understood as the part hidden behind the rear of the truck or behind the truck's cargo box. This blind spot area will usually extend from a few meters to less than 60 meters from the rear of the vehicle to the rear (depending on the size of the truck and how the rearview mirror is adjusted).
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In this area, the driver will absolutely not be able to see objects or pedestrians through the mirror system or even when looking directly with the eyes. And vice versa, pedestrians in this area will also have their vision and traffic situation blocked ahead.
Therefore, this is considered the most dangerous truck blind spot, posing many potential safety risks for both pedestrians and truck drivers. Especially when the driver needs to reverse, brake suddenly, park, etc. or when entering a densely populated area with many small children.
Blind spots on both sides
The space on both sides of the car that is not reflected by the rearview mirror, making it impossible for the driver to see through the mirror, is the blind spot on both sides of the car. This is one of the blind spots that easily causes accidents because the space the driver cannot see through the rearview mirror is quite large.
The way to know if you are traveling in the blind spot on either side of a truck is to look in the vehicle's rearview mirror. If you look in the mirror and see the driver, that means the driver can also see you; If otherwise, you are in the truck's blind spot and need to quickly steer the vehicle out of this area.
To be more proactive in avoiding truck blind spots on the sides of the vehicle, the rule that traffic participants should remember is not to run parallel to or follow closely to the truck's body.
Other truck blind spots
In fact, in addition to the above 3 blind spots, from the perspective from inside the truck facing out, there will still be other blind spots with a smaller obscured area such as: blind spots due to the 2 vertical columns of the windshield frame. , right under the rearview mirror, on the roof and under the car, etc. Although the danger level is not too high, drivers and pedestrians should still be careful.
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Causes of truck blind spots
- Large size of truck:
Trucks are often larger than other vehicles on the road, making blind spots larger and harder to see. This reduces visibility and increases the risk of collision.
- Insufficient driving knowledge and skills:
If drivers do not have enough driving knowledge and skills, they may not be able to recognize the truck's blind spots and not know how to handle situations when faced with risks. This can lead to accidents and is dangerous for all road users.
- Lack of observation and vigilance:
When driving, observing and maintaining vigilance is important to prevent collisions. However, in some cases, drivers may lack attention and not observe carefully the blind spot areas of the truck, leading to unwanted risks and accidents.
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Consequences and measures to prevent risks from truck blind spots
Consequences of truck blind spots
Truck blind spots can cause many dangerous consequences. One of the biggest risks is the risk of collisions with other vehicles, especially small cars, bicycles and pedestrians, when the driver cannot see them in the blind spot. This can lead to serious accidents and even casualties.
How to overcome blind spots for drivers
To minimize risks from truck blind spots, the following effective measures are needed:
Adjust the direction of the rearview mirror to standard
To limit blind spots on both sides of the vehicle, we can refer to the following steps to adjust the rearview mirrors:
- Step 1: From the driver's seat, the driver tilts his head to the left a distance until his head touches the left door glass;
- Step 2: Adjust the left rearview mirror so that when looking into the mirror, the image of the entire vehicle body is almost no longer in the reflection;
- Step 3: Continue to adjust the right rearview mirror, first tilt your head to the right until your head is in the middle of the car;
- Step 4: Adjust the right rearview mirror similarly to Step 2.
Completing the above steps will help expand visibility on both sides of the vehicle when looking through the rearview mirror. However, to be sure and ensure greater safety, the driver should also observe with the naked eye (about less than 3 seconds) in situations where it is necessary to change lanes or turn direction.
Adjust the driver's seat and sitting position
To have a sitting position that provides the best visibility, the driver basically needs to meet a few factors such as: Adjusting the driver's seat (or steering wheel, depending on the adjustment modes allowed on each model). different vehicles) so that the eye level is above the steering wheel and just above the center of the windshield.
Besides, the driving position must be convenient for the driver to easily observe the rearview mirrors on both sides without (or very little) having to move.
Equipped with a multi-directional mirror system to limit truck blind spots
Many truck models are now equipped with mirror systems by manufacturers or vehicle assemblers to help drivers see in many directions.
For example, Do Thanh Auto's Dothanh IZ Series truck line is equipped with a rearview mirror that integrates a convex mirror, combined with a front-view mirror to provide a wider view, optimizing the viewing space. through the rearview mirror and limit blind spots in front of the vehicle.
Or on all Daewoo Novus (Korea) tractor models and specialized vehicles, a full mirror system is installed including: large 2-level rearview mirror (flat mirror and convex mirror), nose mirror ( front view mirror), side view mirror help optimize the best visibility for the driver.
Truck blind spots are a serious problem that affects traffic safety. Therefore, understanding the concept of truck blind spots, blind spot locations, causes and consequences of blind spots along with applying preventive measures will minimize risks and ensure safety for participants. traffic.
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