4 blind spots when driving and how to handle them.

1. Rearview mirror blind spots

When there are other vehicles to the right and left of the car that are not within the reflection area of ​​the side rearview mirrors, the driver will not be able to see them through the mirrors. It would be very dangerous for the driver to suddenly change lanes thinking the road is clear.

FixSome modern vehicles are equipped with a blind spot warning system. When activated, the system scans the rearview mirror and issues a warning signal if it detects a vehicle behind in the blind spot. Without this system, when changing lanes, the driver must observe both the mirrors and their eyes before slowly changing direction.

2. Blind spots in front of the vehicle

Blind spots in the front are common in vehicles with high ground clearance, such as SUVs, pickup trucks, and trucks. While high ground clearance provides good forward visibility, the high hood also increases the blind spot at the front of the vehicle.These types of blind spots are often dangerous when vehicles are moving slowly in residential areas with children.

FixThese types of blind spots are often dangerous when driving slowly, especially in residential areas with children. Therefore, drivers need to observe the safe zone before changing direction or maneuvering the vehicle. Those transitioning from a sedan to an SUV also need to adjust their perception of blind spots between the two types of vehicles.

3. Rear blind spot

This blind spot is the area behind the rear door that cannot be seen with the naked eye or through rearview mirrors. The blind spot is quite large, extending from immediately behind the vehicle for several meters. This is also the cause of many accidents involving reversing into children or colliding with poles, rocks, etc.

To fixThe simplest solution is for the vehicle to be equipped with a rearview camera or parking sensors. For vehicles without these devices, drivers need to check the reversing area before driving. In residential areas, ensure that children do not enter the reversing area by having someone watch.

4. Blind spot at the front pillar (A-pillar)

The A-pillars (the pillars on either side of the windshield) have the greatest impact on the formation of blind spots, depending on the steering angle. Although not large, they can still be dangerous for the driver if they are not paying attention.

How to fix itThe simplest solution is for the driver to tilt their head to observe the surroundings each time they change direction. On hairpin bends without warning mirrors on the side of the road, honk the horn every time you enter the curve.

Other blind spots

In addition to the common blind spots mentioned above, there are other areas of space that drivers cannot see from the driver's seat.

• - The area immediately surrounding the vehicleWhen moving forward or backward, there's a narrow area immediately in front of and behind the vehicle that you can't see, even with a front-facing or rear-facing camera. And when that area is invisible and can be dangerous, it's similar to a blind spot.
• - The part obscured by the rearview mirror:This smaller section is located very close to column A, so it can be combined with the blind spot caused by column A.
• - Undercarriage:This is truly "blindness" because they can't see. What's under the car is already "done," and even if they could see it, they probably wouldn't be able to change anything.
• - The top part of the roof:The vehicle only moves horizontally, parallel to the road surface, so this "blind spot" doesn't have much impact.