Where is Your Blind Spot While Driving?

As a good driver and for a safe driving experience, it is always good to know about blind spots while driving. You should also know about the blind spots for other drivers as well. This is very important for you when driving or while changing lanes. 

What are Blind Spots?

They are areas to the side of your car that cannot be seen using side mirrors or rear mirrors. To safely change lanes while driving,  you will need a combination of mirror check and shoulder checks. 

Some areas around the car require careful attention because they are the main blind spots while driving. 

What Causes Blind Spots?

A car structure is the cause of blind spots. The car structure does not allow a car driver to see all sides of the road while driving. A good example is when you want to merge to a lane on your right at the junction. You cannot see vehicles emerging from your right unless you check over your shoulder.

What Are The Solutions For Blind-spots?

It is difficult to change the structure of a car. Therefore you are going to have to get used to driving with a blind spot as long as you have a licence.

The following are effective ways to minimise blind spots while driving.

  • Gently move your head to check behind your vehicle

  • Adjust your side and rear mirrors to their rightful position

  • Use larger rear and side mirrors

  • Physically check the blind spot before turning or merging into a lane. 

When Should you Check for Blind Spots?

Several situations require you to check for blind spots. These include;

  • Before merging onto another traffic

  • Before moving into or exiting a car park

  • Before performing a U-turn or a three-point turn

  • Before changing lanes on the highway

  • When reversing on a driveway

Technology advancements have allowed minimisation of blind spots around your vehicle. Mirrors are adjusted automatically to their rightful positions. 

Some advancements can be made to reduce blind spots such as the installation of a blind spot mirror. Most modern cars come with a rear camera to see what is behind while reversing. 

For a safer driving experience, you can minimise the blind spots through various practices that we have discussed above. 

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