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Nobody knows this, and it's the most dangerous thing in traffic! Remember the 'sacred rule' and run away from them!
Smaller vehicles (cars, bicycles, pedestrians) disappear from the driver's view in an instant, and the consequences are often fatal. Let's recall, a girl (15) died today around 12:45 PM in Cara Dušana Street in Zemun when a city bus hit her. One of the possible causes of the tragedy is that she was in the driver's 'blind spot'.
TL;DR
- Blind spots are among the most dangerous factors in road traffic for buses and trucks.
- Smaller vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians can disappear from the driver's field of vision.
- Buses have blind spots near rear doors, directly behind the vehicle, and along the sides, especially when turning.
- Trucks have large blind spots on the right side, in front (3-5 meters), and behind the vehicle, as well as a smaller but dangerous one on the left.
- Pedestrians and cyclists are most often victims of accidents caused by blind spots.
- Drivers of smaller vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians should avoid being directly beside or in front of buses and trucks.
- A key rule for pedestrians, cyclists, and car drivers is: 'If you see a bus or truck, it absolutely does not mean that the drivers of heavy vehicles see you!'