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[–] JizzmasterD@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Is it because of vehicle/height differences that there is a blindspot where one could easily see out the side window?

Curious, not sarcastic.

[–] Rhaedas@kbin.social 13 points 1 year ago

Proper mirrors would allow the driver to see most of those side blind spots, or at least tell something is there. A fish eye mirror at the bottom would catch anything missed by a flat mirror. The important thing is to not hang out in those areas when you can go ahead and pass. And don't try to squeeze through when a truck is swinging out to make a wide turn, because at some point he definitely can't see you, and may not even feel you get run over.

[–] discodoubloon@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago

Generally the rule of thumb is that if you can see their mirrors they can see you.