All drivers need to watch out for small vehicles on the road – the compact car hiding in the truck driver's blind spot, the bicycle courier passing on the right side at an intersection and the oncoming motorcycle. Here are some reminders for drivers of trucks and other large vehicles to look out for smaller vehicles:

• Don't follow too closely. A small car can stop more quickly than a large truck, which creates the risk of your truck hitting a smaller vehicle.
• Be aware of any vehicles beside or behind you. Make sure they are not in your blind spot as […]

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