Which statement about blind spots, like those shown around this truck, is accurate?

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Why

No combination of mirrors shows every angle, so you must turn your head to check the areas they miss. Large trucks have far bigger blind spots than ordinary passenger vehicles, so avoid lingering beside or close behind them.

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Topic: Sharing the road   License: Car permit

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• Bicycles, Motorcycles and Trucks

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