When you encounter large trucks on the expressway, you should:

• A. Tailgate the truck
• B. Drive between the trucks
• C. Follow closely behind
• D. Avoid driving between the trucks

Answer: (D)

When large trucks are on the expressway, give them a lot of space and avoid staying in the gap between them. Trucks have big blind spots on both sides and behind, so the people piloting them may not see you if you’re riding between two of them. If one truck brakes suddenly, swerves, or turns, you could be squeezed or not have enough time to react because you’re hidden from view. Their stopping distance is much longer than a car’s, and you don’t want to be in a position where you can’t be seen or escape quickly. The safest choice is to stay out of the space between trucks and, if you need to pass, do so with a safe, decisive maneuver and return to a normal lane only once you can clearly see the truck in your rearview mirror.