Driving Blind SpotsDriving Blind Spots

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Cushion”Cushion”

The following presentation derived from information developed by external sources

5’13’

19’

21’

19’

26’

45’

19’

78’

53’

Lookingover

toolbox

38’

Looking over headrestthru side window

Footprint of Blind Spots Around a Typical Work

Truck

Note: Measurements taken on flat ground with Dodge D1500 Supercab, with & without toolbox and 5’ 7” driver.

Distances shown are the point at which driver can see the ground.

Passenger Side Blind Spot

Anything “hiding” in this area?

3’4”2’9”

Passenger Side Blind Spot

‘could be…

Even in the side view mirror there is nothing visible!

Blind Spot

Everything OK driving around the corner of this vessel?

Pump Stand

Oops...

Everything looks good out the front….

Passenger Side Front Blind Spot

Passenger Side Front Blind Spot

Except...

We have blind spotsWe have blind spotson the driver’son the driver’sside, too...side, too...

they’re smaller…they’re smaller…

Pressure Gauge

but just asbut just asREAL!REAL!

As the driver prepares to turn left and enter the road, he’s typically looking along the intersection...

… not down below.That’s why a marker or barrier is needed here.

Don’t get “Blindsided”

• Minimize backing.

• Protect your “space cushion”.

• Recognize BIG blind spots exist on all sides.

• Install markers or guards to protect or warn of potential hazards.