Did You Know...

... You may be riding in a heavy truck or passenger bus "No-Zone" and putting yourself at risk for a vehicle collision? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) describes the "No-Zone" as the danger areas around trucks and buses where crashes are more likely to occur. According to the FMCSA, "some No-Zones are actual blind spots or areas around trucks and buses where your car "disappears" from the view of the drivers. These blind spots are the Side No-Zone, Rear No-Zone and Front No-Zone areas," as depicted in the following illustration.

Play it safe. Make sure others can you see when you drive. This can be achieved by leaving enough space between you and the car ahead of you. Additionally, always drive defensively instead of offensively.

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