Chapter 6 — Sharing the Road 87 You as a Pedestrian Pedestrians should always: Trucks and Other Vehicles No-Zones Many motorists falsely assume that truckers can see the road better because  they sit twice as high as the driver of a car. However, truckers still have serious  blind spots or NO-ZONES into which a car can disappear from view  —  up to  When driving beside large trucks or any large vehicle, the wind currents created  by the larger vehicle may affect your steering. Give the truck plenty of room.  When following large trucks, your vision may be blocked. Use caution while  attempting to pass these vehicles. As drivers, we must watch out for pedestrians on the roadway. In cities, about  two of every five persons killed by motor vehicle crashes are pedestrians; in  rural areas, the rate is about one of every 10. Most of the pedestrians killed are  children, elderly persons or those who have been drinking alcoholic beverages.  When you are a pedestrian, do all you can to make yourself visible and to help  drivers to prevent crashes. It is more difficult to drive a large truck than a passenger car for the  following reasons: • Truck brakes create heat when the truck is traveling downhill. This condition  requires additional stopping distance for the truck. • Large trucks require additional turning room because their rear wheels do not  follow the path of their front wheels. When following a tractor-trailer, observe  its turn signals before trying to pass. If it appears to be starting a left turn,  check to see which way the driver is signaling before you attempt to pass; and • Heavy trucks cannot gain speed as quickly as cars, especially while traveling  uphill. However, because of its large size, a tractor-trailer often appears to be  traveling at a slower speed than it is; •  At night, remember that it is more difficult for drivers to see you — use a  flashlight. •  Be ready to move out of the way in case a driver cannot see you; and •  Do everything you can to make yourself visible to drivers; •  Wear or carry something white — do not assume that drivers can see you; •  Walk on the left side of the road facing traffic;