If you will be driving around other vehicles, one of the things you have to look out for is entering into a blind spot. A vehicle’s blind spot is the area where the driver can’t easily see others along the back, sides or front of the vehicle. The mirrors may miss an angle along the side of the vehicle, or there may be a space behind the vehicle where other vehicles are hidden.
The definition of a blind spot is an area around a vehicle that isn’t easily observed by a driver. Smaller vehicles, like cars and consumer trucks, have smaller blind spots than larger vehicles like semis or commercial trucks.
How can you avoid getting into another vehicle’s blind spot?
There is a saying that may help. It’s largely agreed that if you cannot see the driver’s mirrors, then they cannot see you. Mirrors are placed on vehicles to help look into the blind-spot region, but the mirrors can’t see things that aren’t in a direct line of sight.
For example, if a vehicle is tailgating a large truck, the driver may not be able to see the truck’s mirrors. If that’s the case, then it’s highly unlikely that the truck driver can see the driver behind them.
Since every vehicle has blind spots at the front, back and sides, it’s a known issue that you have to watch out for. It is a driver’s responsibility to see around their vehicle, but you can help by staying in line with the mirrors and avoiding riding alongside long trailers where it might be hard to see you.
What should you do if you’re hit because the other driver didn’t see you?
If the other driver didn’t see you and merged into your lane or caused a crash in another way, then they may be liable for any of the injuries you’ve suffered. It’s a good idea to get medical attention as soon as you can, so that you can be sure that your injuries are cared for and can begin to heal correctly. Then, you may want to look into your legal options for making a claim.