As a result, accidents and fatalities often result. The PSC is also planning a series of public exhibits featuring a specially marked tractor trailer that will be open for the public to examine.
People find out instantly just how difficult it is to see certain areas around and behind the truck.
Many crashes could be avoided if motorists knew more about truck limitations and how to share the road with them. These blind spots are much larger than those of a car. If the truck or bus driver brakes or stops suddenly, a car could run into them. Also, never cross behind a truck that is backing up. Truck drivers have no rear-view mirror and may not see you behind them.