I regularly edit out dead space and more often edit video clips where there are specific audio cues and when it's a simple cut and trim, the little frame bar is covering the audio layer so I cannot accurately trim.
Maybe reduce the transparency, or move it more out of the way, I'm not sure, to be honest. I am just reporting something I've had a minor issue with in hopes I am not alone.
Yes, I could simply make 2 cuts but when I am in the zone I typically make one cut and then trim around to wherever I feel it fits best, hitting CNTRL Z each time to recut just doesn't flow the same.