Where are the blind spots that a driver needs to be aware of when towing a loaded trailer?
- The goods or cargo area on the back of the trailer.
- The view to the front hidden by the sun-visor.
- Parts of the road ahead which are blocked by other large vehicles.
- Correct answerThe area to the side and rear of the vehicle and the trailer that the driver cannot see.
Explanation
A blind spot is an area that a driver cannot see when looking forward or when looking in the mirrors. You should check your blind spots before changing direction or changing lane. The bigger the vehicle, the bigger the blind spots, and you should keep this in mind if you are driving behind a large vehicle, such as one towing a loaded trailer. In this situation, if you cannot see the towing vehicle’s mirror, then the driver of that vehicle cannot see you.
Read in Chinese
驾驶员在拖载货物的拖车时需要注意哪些盲点？
- 拖车后部的货物或货舱区域。
- 前方视野被遮阳板挡住。
- 前方道路被其他大型车辆阻挡的部分。
- 车辆和拖车侧面及后方驾驶员无法看到的区域。
盲区是指驾驶员在向前看或查看后视镜时无法看到的区域。在改变方向或车道前，应检查盲区。车辆越大，盲区越大。如果您跟在大型车辆后面，如拖挂满载拖车的车辆，应牢记这一点。在这种情况下，如果您看不到拖车车辆的后视镜，那么该车辆的驾驶员也看不到您。
