Which statement about blind spots is true?

Which statement about blind spots is true?

• A. Blind spots are not affected by vehicle type.
• B. Bicycles have the largest blind spots.
• C. Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
• D. Large trucks have smaller blind spots than passenger vehicles.

Answer: (C)

Blind spots depend on the size and shape of the vehicle, and larger vehicles create bigger areas that the driver cannot see in the mirrors. A large truck sits much higher and stretches farther ahead and behind than a typical car, so there are wider zones to the sides and rear that aren’t visible even with standard mirrors. That’s why trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles. Because of these hidden areas, it’s important to avoid lingering next to a truck or directly in its rear, and to pass with a clear view in your own mirrors before you move back in. The other statements aren’t accurate: blind spots vary with vehicle type; bicycles do not inherently have the largest blind spots; and trucks do not have smaller blind spots than passenger vehicles.

Blind spots depend on the size and shape of the vehicle, and larger vehicles create bigger areas that the driver cannot see in the mirrors. A large truck sits much higher and stretches farther ahead and behind than a typical car, so there are wider zones to the sides and rear that aren’t visible even with standard mirrors. That’s why trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles. Because of these hidden areas, it’s important to avoid lingering next to a truck or directly in its rear, and to pass with a clear view in your own mirrors before you move back in. The other statements aren’t accurate: blind spots vary with vehicle type; bicycles do not inherently have the largest blind spots; and trucks do not have smaller blind spots than passenger vehicles.