When riding through a vehicle's blind spot, what is recommended?

When riding through a vehicle's blind spot, what is recommended?

• A. Go as quickly as possible while maintaining the speed limit
• B. Stay in the blind spot to maintain following distance
• C. Slow down to a crawl
• D. Stay directly behind the vehicle

Answer: (A)

The idea here is to minimize the time you spend in a vehicle’s blind spot by passing through it quickly and safely. If you’re able to pass, do so smoothly and promptly, staying within the speed limit, so you’re visible again as soon as possible. Signal, check your mirrors and your shoulder, and after you’ve safely created space in front of the other vehicle, move back into a position where you’re clearly seen in their mirrors. This reduces the chance of being surprised if the driver changes lanes or brakes. Lingering in the blind spot, creeping slowly, or staying directly behind keeps you less visible and increases the risk of a collision.

The idea here is to minimize the time you spend in a vehicle’s blind spot by passing through it quickly and safely. If you’re able to pass, do so smoothly and promptly, staying within the speed limit, so you’re visible again as soon as possible. Signal, check your mirrors and your shoulder, and after you’ve safely created space in front of the other vehicle, move back into a position where you’re clearly seen in their mirrors. This reduces the chance of being surprised if the driver changes lanes or brakes. Lingering in the blind spot, creeping slowly, or staying directly behind keeps you less visible and increases the risk of a collision.