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Understanding Blind Spots: Enhancing Driver Safety

PERCEPTION AND RISK MANAGEMENT: Blind Spots

Blind Spots in Driving: Key Risks & Safety Tips

Blind Spots Driving

Blind spots are the areas where the driver cannot see vehicles. However, this can be solved by looking into the side mirrors. The driver must turn their head to check if a car is in one of those blind spots. Drivers must not linger in another driver's blind spot. If a driver is lingering, the driver must either drop back or pass the vehicle as soon as it is safe. However, another driver may not see their car and could change lanes and hit them.

Before changing lanes, look in the rearview mirror for nearby vehicles, motorcycles, and bicycles and perform an over-the-shoulder check to check the blind spot. Motorcycles and bicycles are small and may be hiding in a vehicle's blind spot.

Blind spots are regions around the vehicle where drivers may not see another car. This is because the mirrors do not cover that area, or the pillars are blocking the view.

Suppose there is another vehicle or road user in this region. In that case, the driver is unlikely to see them when they check their mirrors.

On the other hand, trucks have blind spots directly in front, to the left and right of their cabins and directly behind. Avoid being in this spot near a truck, as they will not be visible to the driver.

The driver should be aware of their vehicle's blind spots and check them before making any manoeuvres. They should also take measures to avoid being in another vehicle's blind spots.

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