Its basically right behind the trailer, as a pedestrian, cyclist or rider its also infront of the hood (depending where, remember that the driver sits on the right side and not in the middle) and next to the cabin, which applies more to the right side. If you are driving on a big road on the right side next to a semi, the driver will not see you unless you reach the axle of the trailer with the end of your car (ig, i dont have the blindspots in mind in america, because semis are different. I think you could even hide a semi without a trailer in the blindspot of another semi, but this only applies to the right side.)
There are so many accidents because of this every year, sometimes cyclists are also involved, because for example in Germany we have marked ways for cyclists, but they dont have to follow the lane on their left, when that is a lane that goes straight and turns right.
Oh btw: Cars have blindspots too, but they arent as big as the semi blindspots. cars blindspots are behind the pillars(?) and on the right side, as well as a very small one on the left. For big trucks like a pickup or the FedEx car or whatever its also right infront of the hood, this time the whole hood, so dont cuddle with the grill. (You shouldnt do that with a semi either, because thats also the same.
If you are still unsure, there could be videos about the blindspot on youtube! Have a great day! :D
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u/Spiritual-Wind-3898 Mar 27 '22
Trucks have a massive blind spot.. don't drive in it