Large trucks are large due to their size
There is a large visual blind zone
It is not conducive to observing the surrounding situation
Especially during a right turn
It is easy to cause unexpected accidents
It is possible that the truck will become a "crash" in seconds
Traffic accidents involving large trucks
The mortality rate, the rate of serious injury, is often high
In fact, most of these accidents can be avoided
Just understand the blind spots of large trucks
Learn to avoid it, and you can stay away from danger
Blind zone on the right side
The blind spot on the right side of the truck is about the end of the cargo box to the end of the driver's cabin, and the width of the truck is about 1.5 meters.
When a large vehicle makes a right turn
Due to the different driving trajectory of the front and rear wheels on the right side
It will form an "inner wheel difference"
Also known as the "Death Crescent"
You think
Actually
If anyone
The big truck turns like this
Here's how it goes
In the blind zone of the inner wheel difference
Ideal scenario:
No contact with each other
Reality:
There is an inner wheel difference
Dangerous Situations:
Fatal right turn
therefore
Pay attention when driving
The difference between the front and rear wheels on the turning side of the cart
Safety Tips
When passing through intersections, non-motorized vehicles, motorcycles and pedestrians, do not overtake large vehicles that are turning, and try to keep a safe enough distance from large vehicles, the farther away the better.
Left dead zone
The left blind spot is near the rear of the cargo box, which is a little smaller than the right blind spot, and the truck driver can see the road conditions on the left side through the window. But there are also dangers that require more attention.
- The truck did not pay attention when it turned left and collided with the electric bicycle.
Safety Tips
When you are on the left side of the truck, you should not be careless, and try to keep a distance of more than 3 meters and enough lateral distance.
Blind spots ahead
The front of the large truck is a semi-blind zone. Generally speaking, the area from the front of the car to the rear of the cab is about 2 meters long and 1.5 meters wide.
- The electric bicycle is inserted diagonally into the blind spot in front of a large vehicle, causing an accident.
Safety Tips
Pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles driving in front of large trucks should make sure that large trucks do not have a tendency to start, and pay attention to keeping a distance of at least 2.5 meters.
Rear blind zone
Directly behind the large truck is a total blind spot, when there are pedestrians, non-motorized vehicles and motor vehicles close behind the car, the driver is completely invisible.
- The big truck suddenly reversed, and the electric bicycle couldn't dodge and was swept under the car.
Safety Tips
Pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles should never walk behind large trucks, in case large trucks suddenly reverse or slip backwards and cause danger.
Again
There are four areas in the front, rear, left and right of the cart
There are different degrees of blind spots
In order to avoid potential dangers
The best solution is
Aloof! Aloof! Aloof!
Source: Jiyuan Traffic Police