Avoid Blind Spots To Avoid A New Haven Auto Accident

When you set out behind the wheel of a car you are most likely expecting that your vision will be pretty good. Unless the visibility from weather related conditions hinders your ability to see the road in front of you, you should have a pretty clear sight. However, many vehicles have blind spots that if you don’t navigate them well you may find yourself having a hard time to see which could lead to a New Haven auto accident and potential injuries and property damage.

Often when we think about blind spots affecting our ability to drive safely we are considering them in terms of large trucks that are occupying our roads. These trucks do have significant blind spots and those who drive these commercial vehicles need to be cognizant of the blind spots that do exist. However, did you know that all vehicles have blind spots? While it is true that the larger the vehicle is the more there are blind spots, all vehicles who are on the road have some blind spots. If you are knowledgeable about the blind spots that exist on your vehicle you will be ahead of the game in keeping yourself and others safe.

There is some good news on this front as technology that is often added to new vehicles can help you identify and avoid having too many blind spots. The bad news here is that not all new vehicles come standard with this equipment. While it might be life saving it can also be cost prohibitive when you’re thinking about buying a new vehicle. If you are in the market for a new vehicle you should ask the dealer about any blind spot navigating technologies that might go a long way in helping you to reduce your lack of visibility in these areas of the car.

Whether you have the blind spot assistive technology or not in your vehicle you should take some time to understand the safety steps you can take to make sure you are aware of your blind spots and work to avoid them from becoming a hazard to you. Here are some things you can do to make sure these blind spots do not impact your safety.

1.) Adjust your mirrors. When you take the time to adjust your mirrors properly you can reduce or eliminate the significance of the blind spots for your vehicle. This is especially important if you share your vehicle with someone because you may get into the car to drive and the person who was driving before you has different blind spots then you do. Before you start driving you should make sure that you have identified your blind spots and that you have adjusted your mirrors accordingly.

2.) Before making any moves in traffic identify your blind spots and make sure you check them. When you’re changing lanes or merging with other traffic you may need to look over your shoulder and turn your head for a split second so you can get a clear look that is unobstructed by your blind spots. If you do not do this, you could be merging into traffic that you can’t see and this could cause a serious accident that could lead to an injury or property damage.

3.) Be aware of other larger vehicles you are sharing the road with. As mentioned above many vehicles like commercial trucks and even larger SUVs have significant blind spots and if the driver of these vehicles is not taking actions to look in those blind spots it may affect you. If you are not sure if the driver of a larger vehicle is taking significant steps to avoid blind spots you may want to avoid coming into contact with that vehicle if at all possible. While it may not be possible to avoid the vehicle all together, you may want to find a way to spend as little time as possible in that vehicles suspected blind spots.

If your vehicle does not have a blind spot monitoring system you will need to take matters into your own hands and make sure you are identifying your blind spots and checking them as best you can. If you do your due diligence and you are following the steps above it will go a long way in helping you to prevent a New Haven auto accident which could put you at risk of getting injured or causing significant property damage.

When an accident happens there is a good chance that an injury and property damage has occurred as well. In the event that this happens you may need to speak with an attorney who has experience in a situation like the one you are facing. Contact our office and one of our experienced attorneys will review your situation and work with you to protect your long-term interests.