When sharing the road with large trucks or buses, what should you do?

When sharing the road with large trucks or buses, what should you do?

• A. Stay out of their blind spots, allow extra space when they're turning or merging, and give them room to maneuver.
• B. Tailgate to discourage them.
• C. Squeeze between them and the curb.
• D. Cut in front and brake abruptly.

Answer: (A)

When sharing the road with large trucks or buses, give them space and stay out of their blind spots. These vehicles have much larger blind zones along the sides and directly behind them, and they need more room to see you, brake, and maneuver, especially when turning or merging. By staying out of those blind spots and leaving extra space, you help ensure they can spot you in their mirrors and complete their maneuvers safely. Avoid tailgating, squeezing between a truck and the curb, or cutting in front and braking abruptly, because such moves reduce their ability to react and can lead to a crash. A practical approach is to maintain a safe following distance, and when passing, do so quickly and return to a steady distance once you can see the truck’s mirrors clearly in your rearview.

When sharing the road with large trucks or buses, give them space and stay out of their blind spots. These vehicles have much larger blind zones along the sides and directly behind them, and they need more room to see you, brake, and maneuver, especially when turning or merging. By staying out of those blind spots and leaving extra space, you help ensure they can spot you in their mirrors and complete their maneuvers safely. Avoid tailgating, squeezing between a truck and the curb, or cutting in front and braking abruptly, because such moves reduce their ability to react and can lead to a crash. A practical approach is to maintain a safe following distance, and when passing, do so quickly and return to a steady distance once you can see the truck’s mirrors clearly in your rearview.