Where are the blind spots that a driver needs to be aware of when towing a loaded trailer?
- A The area to the side and rear of the vehicle and the trailer that the driver cannot see.
- B Parts of the road ahead which are obscured by other large vehicles.
- C The goods or cargo area on the back of the trailer.
- D The view to the front hidden by the sun-visor.
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Correct answer: The area to the side and rear of the vehicle and the trailer that the driver cannot see..
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 vehicles mirror; then the driver of that vehicle cannot see you.
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 vehicles mirror; then the driver of that vehicle cannot see you.