Blind spots around a large vehicle are ______________ than the blind spots around a car.
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less dangerous
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larger and deeper
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darker
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narrower and shorter
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Explanation
The rule is that larger vehicles have larger and deeper blind spots. This means that when traveling behind a bus or truck, you should increase your following distance to ensure you are visible to the driver. If you drive too closely behind or in front of a large vehicle, you risk going unseen.
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