The blind side of a large truck parked on the street
Look at the picture, read the situation, and mark each of the three statements true (○) or false (✕). All three right scores 2 points.
You are driving through a residential area at 40 km/h, and a large truck is parked on the street ahead on the left. A person or a child could come out from behind the truck. Answer true or false for each of the following.
- (1)The truck is stationary, so you pass on its right at the same speed.
- (2)A person or a child might come out from behind the truck, so you slow right down as you pass.
- (3)If you sound the horn, anyone behind the truck will notice you, so you pass without slowing.
Show the answers and explanation
- (1) ✕ FalseThe truck is stationary, so you pass on its right at the same speed.
- (2) ○ TrueA person or a child might come out from behind the truck, so you slow right down as you pass.
- (3) ✕ FalseIf you sound the horn, anyone behind the truck will notice you, so you pass without slowing.
Explanation
A large vehicle hides a wide blind spot, and this is a classic scene in which a child, pedestrian or bicycle suddenly appears (Rules of the Road (kyōsoku), Ch. 5, Sec. 3, 1(5)). As a rule, slow down and leave space to the side as you pass. The horn may be used only when it is unavoidable to prevent danger (Road Traffic Act, Art. 54).
Source: Rules of the Road (kyōsoku), Ch. 5, Sec. 3, 1(5) (blind spot behind a large vehicle) / Rules of the Road, Ch. 5, Sec. 3, 1(1) (slowing to a stop-ready speed (jokō))
