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Blind Spot.

By Manoj Kumar( HSE Professional),S/O Late Sri Kameshwar Singh and Late Smt.
Hiramuni Devi, House No.-5/7, Ward No.- 5, Adarsh Nagar,Booty Road, PHED,PO-
Booty Chowk, Ranchi-834012,Jharkhand.
Saving Bank Account Holder: Punjab National Bank.

(hseguru@yahoo.in / +91-8252771261).

Wife’s Name: Smt. Kumari Priyanka( Teacher, Govt. of Bihar).


Daughter’s Name: Jagriti.

Driving is a difficult job. Drivers have to drive their vehicles according to road
situations.I spent three months with lorry drivers at Lumding( Assam) while
working in Zetwerk to know their attitudes and his personal life.

A blind spot is an area you can’t see in your mirrors or areas hidden by parts of
your vehicles structure. Missing these areas can lead to collisions.
A safe driver should be able to understand the concept of a blind spot and know
how to avoid them, even if they are learning to drive. When you’re moving off
fast, it may be difficult to know at all times you are clear and safe, and some areas
around your vehicle will need extra attention. Some quick driving tips can ensure
a safer journey and may even save your life.
Blindspots are generally caused by the vehicles structure as it doesn’t allow the
driver clear vision to observe certain areas. Majority of the time, the vehicles
pillars are the main areas that cause blindspots. However, this may also depend
on the type of vehicle being driven. The pillars are upright supports at the front
sides and rear, that carry the weight of the roof and support the body structure
(see example below).

Solutions for reducing blind spots


There are various ways to to check and minimise blind spots while driving a
vehicle;
 Turning your head briefly (chin to shoulder) to check the area behind your
vehicle
 Using larger mirrors
 Using blindspot mirrors
 Checking mirrors frequently (every 8 to 10 seconds)

Here are the most common situations that require you to check blind spots:
 Before you pull out from the kerb
 Before you park or leave a park
 Before and as you reverse
 Before and during a three-point turn or U-Turn
 Before merging with other traffic
 Before Changing lanes (including when you pass or overtake another vehicle).
 Before you turn, but only if there’s a chance that another vehicle could come up
alongside you
 When backing out of a driveway. Remember to check the driveway for
obstructions and make sure no children or pets can get behind the vehicle before
you get into the vehicle.

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