Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Hyderabad Accident Highlights Heavy Vehicle Blind Spot Risks
Imagine big trucks and buses have areas around them where the drivers can't see.
It's like a hidden zone.
Because of these blind spots, it's dangerous for smaller vehicles and people walking.
Recently, there was an accident in Hyderabad involving a truck that shows how serious this can be.
Drivers of big vehicles say they can't always see what's nearby, especially if someone is too close.
The front, back, and sides of these vehicles have these blind spots.
To stay safe, it's best to keep a good distance from big trucks and buses.
Heavy vehicles have significant blind spots that pose dangers to smaller vehicles and pedestrians.
A recent accident in Hyderabad involving a tipper lorry highlights this issue.
Drivers of heavy vehicles often cannot see vehicles or people close to them.
Blind spots extend from the front, rear, and sides of these vehicles.
Experts recommend that smaller vehicles and pedestrians avoid driving too close to heavy vehicles.
- Who
- Heavy vehicle drivers, smaller vehicle drivers, and pedestrians.
- What
- The danger of blind spots around heavy vehicles, especially for smaller vehicles and pedestrians.
- When
- The issue is highlighted by a recent accident.
- Where
- Hyderabad.
- Why
- To raise awareness of the risks associated with the blind spots of heavy vehicles and promote safer driving practices.
Driver Responsibility
Pedestrians and Small Vehicles
Responsibility for Safety
Driver Responsibility
Heavy vehicle drivers must be responsible to drive safely
Pedestrians and Small Vehicles
Smaller vehicles and pedestrians have to be more cautious and stay away from heavy vehicles
- Front Blind Spot
- Extends about 20 feet from the front of the vehicle
- Rear Blind Spot
- Extends 30 feet from the vehicle's rear
- Left Blind Spot
- Starts at the driver's door and goes back about the width of one lane for 20-30 feet.
- Right Blind Spot
- Starts around the passenger door and extends about 20 feet past the end of the truck, covering both the near and the next lanes to the right.