Truck drivers must undergo training and tests to earn a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Among other things, this training includes learning how to identify and account for their vehicle’s blind spots. Drivers can use their mirrors, backup camera technology, and even a passenger to help check blind spots before making a move that could otherwise cause an accident. Blind spot truck accidents are most commonly caused by driver negligence. These actions include: Tailgating. If a truck is following another vehicle too closely, or a passenger car is following a truck too closely, both are at risk of a blind spot accident. Trucks may not see a small vehicle directly in front of them, or one directly behind. Any sudden stop can force the passenger car underneath the front or rear of the truck – commonly a catastrophic or fatal accident. Reckless driving. Exceeding the speed limit, changing lanes without signaling, tailgating, brake-checking, and other unexpected driver behaviors can result in blind spot accidents. Driving in a blind spot. It’s important to avoid driving in a commercial truck’s blind spot. If you must, do so as quickly as possible and move away. Lingering in a truck’s blind spot can lead the driver to believe the adjoining lane is empty and it is safe to change lanes, potentially causing a sideswipe accident.