Visibility Defects & Blind Zone Hazards

Commercial trucks have significant blind zones that extend well beyond what most passenger vehicle drivers expect. Broken mirrors, failed lighting systems, missing reflective tape, cracked windshields, and inoperative cameras reduce a driver's ability to see surrounding traffic and road conditions. Many visibility-related crashes happen during lane changes, turns, and backing maneuvers where the driver simply could not see what was beside or behind the truck.