The blind spot in front of a vehicle is due to the specific design of the vehicle's front end. The higher the vehicle's chassis, the larger this blind spot. This front blind spot often poses difficulties and dangers when driving in densely populated areas with heavy traffic, or when driving over bridges or steep inclines, and during parking maneuvers.

For motorcyclists, cyclists, or e-bike riders looking to cross in front of a vehicle, they must be able to see the driver's face. This ensures the driver can also see them, preventing them from entering the front blind spot.

The areas on both sides and behind a vehicle create blind spots for the rearview mirrors. These are considered among the most dangerous blind spots, often leading to accidents. These blind spots are particularly hazardous when changing lanes, turning, making U-turns, or reversing. The principle of light reflection applies here. Motorcyclists wanting to pass a vehicle on either the right or left side must be able to see the driver's face in the rearview mirror. This confirms they are not in the vehicle's blind spot. This principle can be applied to vehicles of all sizes.

When a motorbike is behind a vehicle, especially a truck, and the vehicle stops, the motorcyclist should check if the reverse lights (white lights at the rear) are on. Illuminated reverse lights indicate the vehicle is reversing. To avoid the blind spot during reversing, motorcyclists should stop slightly to the left or right, maintaining visibility of the vehicle's rearview mirrors. They should also continuously observe, honk, or use hand signals to alert the driver of their presence behind. Maintaining a position where the reversing vehicle's rearview mirror is visible is crucial.

If a vehicle reverses closer, especially within 6 m, and the motorbike is directly behind or to the sides (within the blind spot), the motorcyclist must quickly move away, avoiding the vehicle's reversing path. Maintaining an active awareness, observing, and choosing a safe path is essential when encountering reversing trucks, container trucks, or buses.

Nguyen Tien Uoc