What are the danger areas around trucks and buses where crashes are more likely to occur called?

The danger areas around trucks and buses where crashes are more likely to occur are referred to as no-zones. These are specific regions around large vehicles where the driver has reduced visibility and may not be able to see smaller vehicles. The no-zone concept is crucial for understanding safe driving practices around larger vehicles.

No-zones typically include the areas directly behind the vehicle, on the sides, and in front, particularly in the vicinity of the truck's cab. These areas are especially hazardous because if a smaller vehicle occupies a no-zone, the truck driver may not be aware of its presence, leading to an increased risk of collisions during lane changes, turns, or stops. Understanding and recognizing these no-zones is vital for both the safety of the truck driver and other road users, as it encourages drivers to maintain safe distances and avoid lingering in these critical blind spots.

In contrast, blind spots are a more general term that refers to any area around a vehicle that the driver cannot see, which can apply to all vehicles, not just trucks and buses. The terms caution areas and hazard zones are less commonly used in the context of truck and bus safety and don't specifically denote the areas with increased crash risk associated with large vehicles.