Jan 26, 2024
With the first month of a new year coming to a close, it’s time to reassess your defensive driving skills! And one of the most challenging road hazards is your vehicle’s blind spot! If you’re looking for a refresher on your driver safety, then this week’s blog is for you! Take a look at Bennington Nissan’s tips for avoiding blind spots below! And if you’re looking for a ride with safety technology that’ll check your blindspots for you, then you should explore our available inventory of brand-new 2023 and 2024 Nissan models today!
Bennington Nissan’s Tips To Avoid Blind Spots:
Pedestrians and Blind Spots:
- Avoid being in a vehicle’s blind spot, especially trucks and buses.
- Make eye contact with the driver. Otherwise, assume the driver cannot see you.
- Be alert at intersections, even when you have the right of way, e.g. on a green light or pedestrian crossing signal.
- Pay attention to the turn signal lights used by vehicles at intersections.
- Do not cross behind a vehicle as it could back up without noticing you.
- Be visible: wear bright clothing, reflective strips, etc.
- If you are trying to make your presence known, keep in mind that the driver cannot hear you.
- Walk on the sidewalk, or, if there isn’t one, on the side of the road, facing traffic.
Cyclists and Blind Spot
- Avoid being in a vehicle’s blind spot, especially trucks and buses.
- Make eye contact with the driver. Otherwise, assume the driver cannot see you.
- Pay attention to the turn signal lights used by vehicles at intersections.
- Be visible: wear bright clothing, reflective strips, etc.
- Never pass on the right near an intersection.
Motorists, Motorcyclist and Blind Spots:
- Avoid being in a large vehicle’s blind spot
- Do not cut off a heavy vehicle
- Never pass a heavy vehicle on the right at an intersection
- Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the heavy vehicle in front of you
- Pay attention to the turn signal lights used by vehicles at intersections.
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