Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
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Blind spots are always the same size regardless of vehicle type.
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Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rear-view mirror.
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Blind spots are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of your vehicle.
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Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
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Explanation
Blind spots are areas around your vehicle that aren't visible in your rear or side-view mirrors. The larger the vehicle, the larger the blind spots. Therefore, if you are traveling behind a truck, you should increase your following distance to ensure you remain visible to the driver.
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