Semi truck danger zones are important to be familiar with and understand. Due to the size of semi trucks, there are specific dangers associated with driving them. Cars and other smaller vehicles can help minimize these dangers by understanding what they are and how to deal with them.

Semi truck danger zones:

• Stopping Distance - Semi trucks need a greater stopping distance than other types of vehicles on the road. If there is not enough stopping distance between a car and a semi truck, the car could be rear-ended. When a car gets rear-ended by a heavy semi truck, the consequences to the car occupants can be devastating.
• No-Zones - Semi trucks have blind spots, that are located around the front, back, and sides of the truck. When a car is in one of the No-Zone blind spots, the truck driver is usually unable to see it. At these times, a semi truck could turn into a passing car and cause a serious accident.
• Squeeze Play - Oftentimes truck drivers need to swing wide to the left in order to make a right turn. When truckers make wide right turns, they can't see smaller vehicles directly behind or beside them. If a car cuts between the truck and a curb, the car can be caught in a squeeze, and a serious accident may occur.

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