Road rules / 🇺🇸 general
What is the safest way to pass a large truck on the highway?
✓ ANSWER
Pass promptly on the left and avoid lingering beside the truck
The truck's side blind spots are huge, so complete your pass on the left without lingering next to it.
All the options
- ✓Pass promptly on the left and avoid lingering beside the truck
- ✗Pass slowly on the right
- ✗Pull alongside and match its speed
- ✗Pass on the shoulder
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