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Don't Hang Out in the No-Zone

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SIDE NO-ZONES
Don't "hang out" on either side of trucks or buses!

They have big blind spots on both sides. If you can't see the driver's face in his side-view mirror, he can't see you. If that driver needs to change lanes for any reason, you could be in big trouble!

REAR NO-ZONES - Avoid Tailgating!

Unlike cares, trucks and buses have huge No-Zones directly behind them. Truck or Bus drivers can't see you car back there, and you can't see what's going on ahead of you. If the truck or bus drivers brakes suddenly, you have no place to go.

FRONT NO-ZONES - Pass Safely!

Don't cut-in front too soon after passing. Truck and bus drivers need nearly twice the time and room to stop as cars. Look for the whole front of the truck in your rear-view mirror before pulling in front, and then don't slow down!

BACKING UP NO-ZONE - Pay Closer Attention!

Never cross behind a truck that is backing up! Hundreds of motorist and pedestrians are killed or injured, each year, by ignoring trucks backing up. Truck drivers do not have a rearview mirror an may not see you cutting in behind them.

WIDE RIGHT TURNS - Avoid the "Squeeze Play"!

Truck and bus drivers sometimes need to swing wide to the left in order to safely make a right turn. They can't see cars squeezing-in between them and the curb. Watch for their blinkers and give them room to turn.

WHAT IS THE NO-ZONE?

No-Zones are danger areas around trucks and buses where crashes are more likely to occur. some of those No-Zones are actual blind spots where you car "disappears" from the view of the truck or bus driver.

THE ZONE RANGER

After colliding with an 18-wheeler while driving in the No-Zone, a young man and his care were transformed into highway guardians possessing superpowers. Eternally dedicated to helping people share the road safely, the Zone Ranger comes out of the road to warn everyone "Don't Hang Out in the No-Zone!"

Watch for his latest adventures on television or www.nozone.org

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