What are blind spots around large trucks and buses where the driver Cannot see other vehicles?
What are blind spots around large trucks and buses where the driver Cannot see other vehicles? A truck's blind spots are called No Zones. A No Zone is the area around the trucks where your car is no longer visible or you are so close that the truck can't stop or maneuver safely. In both cases, when you are in a No Zone you are in much greater danger of getting into a collision.
Do large trucks and buses have a smaller blind spots than cars?
Large trucks and buses have huge blind spots – or No Zones – around the front, back and sides of the vehicle. If you can't see the driver in the truck's side mirror, assume that the driver can't see you.
Where are the blind spots located around a school bus?
Drivers should be aware that there is a blind spot immediately below and in front of each mirror, and directly in back of the rear bumper. The blind spot behind the bus can extend up to 400 feet depending on the length and width of the bus.
How many blind spots are in a bus?
Every standard size school bus has four danger zones. These are areas most motorists refer to as “blind spots” because it's almost impossible for the driver to see anything inside these zones.