California Car / Permit practice question · Sharing the Road
Large trucks have big blind spots (sometimes called "No-Zones"). To stay safe, you should:
Answer choices
- Drive closely behind so the driver can see you
- Avoid lingering beside or close behind the truck— Correct answer
- Pass on the right whenever possible
- Assume the truck can stop as quickly as a car
Why this is the answer
Large trucks have big blind spots called No Zones, where your car can vanish from sight. When the truck's side mirrors are out of your view, its driver cannot see you either. Stay off a truck's tail, and do not linger beside it. Trucks also take longer to stop, so never assume one can brake as fast as a car.
Source: California Driver Handbook — Sharing the Road with Trucks
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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