Where are the blind spots that a driver needs to be aware of when towing a loaded trailer?

  1. The area to the side and rear of the vehicle and the trailer that the driver cannot see.
  2. Parts of the road ahead which are obscured by other large vehicles.
  3. The goods or cargo area on the back of the trailer.
  4. The view to the front hidden by the sun-visor.

Correct Answer

The area to the side and rear of the vehicle and the trailer that the driver cannot see.

Explanation: 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.

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