Recognizing Blind Spots Help Prevent Auto Accidents

Blind spots are not always easily recognizable. Sometimes drivers think the road is clear, they’ve checked over their shoulder and proceed to the next lane but still they almost crash. The truth is blind spots are tricky, but if they are fully recognized they can be the very things to prevent auto accidents.

Adjusting Mirrors Is Key

Pillars, headrests or other passengers can create blind spots. Utah cars and all cars across America include a mirror system designed to combat these blind spots. In order to test that your mirrors are adjusted correctly, have a friend stand in the back corner on each side of your car. You should be able to see your friend in one of the mirrors with just a glance. When a mirror gets out of place or the driver forgets to check his mirrors, auto accidents occur more frequently.

Blind Spots Are Bigger Than Most Think

In order to really understand a blind spot, have a friend start at the rear of your car and move perpendicular until you can no longer see them. For as long as they can’t be seen in the mirror, a blind spot exists. Understanding the scope of how big blind spots really are will make every driver in Utah and abroad more conscious of their driving moves. Semi-trucks have a blind spot that almost completely covers the right side of their vehicle. Being conscious of this while maneuvering around trucks is imperative to preventing auto accidents.

Check Over Your Shoulder

Once you know just how big your blind spot is, you can know how far to look over your shoulder. This should be done carefully without taking all eyes off of the traffic ahead for too long. Auto accidents can happen just as much through not checking blind spots as they can if it is done improperly. Whether it is on the snowy roads of Utah or next to the beach in California, remaining aware of these three things while driving can minimize the risk of blind spots.

Shauna Holdaway is a legal writer reporter for Fusion 360, a Content Marketing Agency. Information provided by Robert J Debry.

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