area, there’s more space that must be watched in the mirrors and in front of and behind the truck driver. trucks may also have larger blind spots, making losing a bicycle all too easy. distractions don’t have to take the form of cell phones, though that’s usually what people think of when they think about distracted driving. simply looking down to change the channel on the radio or to open a bottle, unwrap a snack, or take care of other common tasks can lead to a driver who is too distracted to see a bicycle in a danger zone.
most truck drivers take care to properly secure their cargo and equipment 