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Heavy goods vehicles, buses and trams

Massive blind spots, special priorities and rules of caution around the largest vehicles.

Updated 13 June 2026

What this lesson covers

Buses: priority when leaving the stop

Heavy goods vehicles: size and blind spots

Blind spot signage

Driving near heavy goods vehicles

Trams: always have priority

Recap

  • Buses have priority in built-up areas when leaving their stop with the indicator on.
  • Heavy goods vehicles are not given priority, but their size requires caution and large safety distances.
  • Buses and heavy goods vehicles take very wide turns: do not position yourself beside them in a turn.
  • Since 2021, a sticker indicating blind spots is compulsory on buses and heavy goods vehicles.
  • The tram always has priority over all road users, including pedestrians.
  • It is forbidden to stop or park on tram tracks.
  • A flashing red light near a tram track = passage forbidden.
  • Heavy goods vehicles on motorways: limited to 90 km/h, right lane, often obscure signs.

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Sources: Sécurité routière (securite-routiere.gouv.fr) and service-public.fr.