All drivers, without exception, know the "dead" zone in a car, because there is it in all cars, even the coolest and most sophisticated ones. Determining it and finding a way to reduce it is a problem that many motorists are trying to solve. Moreover, there are ways and options on how to minimize this area and make driving safer.
Visibility on the road is one of the prerequisites for safe driving. And it must be taken into account by all motorists on the roads. After all, "dead" zones and insufficiently good visibility often lead to accidents.
"Dead" zones lead to the fact that the driver is lost in an extreme situation, for example, when suddenly another car appears from behind his car, which was not visible before. As a result, an accident occurs.
How to find a "dead" zone
Before looking for options to get rid of the "dead" zone, you must first determine where it is in your car and how big it is. This can be done in different ways.
For example, you can ask a friend or relative to walk around your car in a parking lot. Themselves at this moment you should be in the car. Look carefully in all the mirrors so as not to miss the moment when the person walking in a circle disappears from the field of vision.
Another option for determining the "dead" zone is to conduct a study in traffic. When everyone around you moves, carefully observe at what point you stop seeing them in the mirrors and when they appear in the field of view again.
This method can be performed only if you are standing, and the adjacent two rows are slowly moving.
How to eliminate the "dead" zone
The "dead" zone is amenable to correction. For example, many drivers change their rear-view mirror to an aspherical one, which significantly increases the field of vision. However, it should be borne in mind that such optics somewhat distorts the distance to the object, so do not brake too sharply, thinking that the car following you will still have time to react. He may be much closer than it seems.
As for modern tools, parking sensors often come to the rescue. They notice the approach of danger at a sufficient distance to maneuver. However, it should be understood that small details, for example, parking sensors sticking out of the ground, will not be seen.
The use of a rear view camera will help to get rid of the "dead" zones in the back. She shoots everything around, and the risk of bumping into something is minimal. But there is also a nuance. Such a camera does not free you from lateral blind spots.
It is better to supplement the side mirrors with special sensors designed for control. As soon as an obstacle enters the coverage area of such a device, a special signal will notify the driver of this.
If there is no money for the installation of technical innovations, you can use the old old-fashioned method - setting the rear-view mirrors to the desired level. To do this, place the horizon line in the center of the side mirror. Then start adjusting it so that the tip of the side of the car is slightly reflected, and most of it shows you the way. This method helps to adequately assess the distance to other road users.
