The A-pillars on cars create common blind spots.
(Baonghean.vn) - When driving a car, you will often hear about the A-shaped corner creating blind spots. So do you know what the A-shaped corner on a car is? What are its harmful effects and how to limit it?
1. A-corner on front column
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Although the A-pillar angle at the front pillar does not create a very large blind spot, it is still enough to be dangerous for you and other road users if you are not careful. Therefore, when changing direction or turning the car, tilt your head to observe for the best viewing angle.
If you are driving in mountainous areas with hairpin bends without warning mirrors on the road, you should honk and flash your lights to send out a warning signal every time you enter a bend.
2. A-pillar corner on rearview mirror
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The outside rearview mirror is a technical part that helps you observe both sides of the vehicle while driving on the road. However, there are many cases where you will not be able to observe all vehicles on both sides of the road because they are in the blind spot of the mirror. This is the cause of unfortunate accidents for drivers who think both sides are safe.
While driving, if you want to change lanes, cross the road, turn around, etc. to ensure safety, you should reduce speed and carefully observe both sides or turn your head back for about 3 seconds to have the best visibility. Or you can install a small convex mirror in the left corner of the rearview mirror to increase visibility.
3. Rear A-pillar corner of the car
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The blind spot behind the car is the largest space that you cannot observe through the rearview mirror as well as with the naked eye. This is the reason why you often fall into unfortunate accidents when reversing.
To fix the rear A-pillar angle of the car, you can equip the car with a reverse sensor or rear camera, or you can get out of the car to observe the surroundings and behind before reversing.
4. Front A-pillar corner of the vehicle
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For high-chassis vehicles, pickup trucks, trucks, etc., there are often blind spots in front created by the height of the front of the vehicle, making it difficult for you to observe objects too close to the front of the vehicle. It is best to avoid unfortunate accidents when encountering trucks or large vehicles, traffic participants should keep a safe distance, should not go too close,.. because the drivers in the car may not be able to observe.
For crowded residential areas, schools, intersections, curves, etc., you should reduce vehicle speed and sense blind spots on the vehicle, equip observation support tools such as cameras, sensors, etc.
In addition, blind spots in cars are also created due to improper adjustment of sitting posture or improper adjustment of rearview mirrors to the driving position... Therefore, before starting your journey, you should get into the habit of adjusting the driving position, rearview mirrors,... so that you have the best visibility.
What is the A-pillar angle on a car?
The A-pillar corner of a car, also known as the blind spot, is the two rear quadrants that are limited by the body of the car or the viewing area of the car mirror is not large enough. This is the space outside the car that is obscured and not in the driver's field of vision.
This is one of the dangerous factors that cause unfortunate collisions on the road, especially with large cars, the A-pillar angle also increases proportionally.
