A good driver should always be mindful of his blind spot. Some tips are mentioned in this article that can help you avoid blind spots and road accidents.
Blind spot is a phenomenon that most of the drivers experience, yet do not recognize. We know that in order to drive safely we must be aware of all the objects on the roads, including vehicles, signs and sidewalks. These can be tracked using car windows and mirrors. However, sometimes vehicles slip on the road and slip into such a place, where they are not visible for some time. Overtaking or changing lanes at this point can be extremely dangerous as you will never know when a vehicle may hit you. Use these tips to avoid blind spots and drive safely:
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Adjust your car windows properly
First of all, make sure that you get the maximum range of view with the help of the pre-placed mirrors in your car. Make sure your rear view mirror shows the entire rear window. Your side mirror should show no part of your car but the road right next to it. This will ensure that you have a small blind spot.
Check and Note the Blind Spots
Once your mirrors are adjusted, be sure to look around and note which areas of the road are not visible from any of your windows or mirrors. Make sure you wait until the vehicles pass this blind spot so that you can see the movements of other drivers and move your car safely.
wait before exiting
When changing lanes or taking turns, wait for at least 5-10 seconds and note down the position of other vehicles. You can safely move your car when vehicles cross your blind spot. Be sure to also provide proper signs so that nearby vehicles know how you plan to move.
look over your shoulder
Even if you can’t see any vehicles in your blind spot through the mirror, you can see them over your shoulders and through the rear passenger window. The sides near both rear passenger windows are the most common driving blind spots. Leaning on your shoulder you can see the vehicle well in your blind spot.
use technology
Technological advances have enabled drivers to track cars in their blind spots using sensors. Similar to parking sensors, blind spot trackers give you a signal when a vehicle is approaching your blind spot. They may even alert you if you are cutting too close to a vehicle. Such technologies can help you stay safe when you can’t see the vehicles around you.
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To be an alert driver, it is important that you take care of your blind spot. Accidents related to blind spots are one of the leading causes of death in road accidents. Use the above tips to drive safely.
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