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0:00 A small but powerful safety device that is essential to a vehicle is the side mirror. These small mirrors, one on each side, are essential for understanding your surroundings when changing lanes or turning. But did you know that your side mirrors don't show you everything ? The blind spot of fear is precisely because of the blind spot. Today, we will learn about blind spots, one of the causes of traffic accidents, and how to prevent them . Blind spots are spaces that exist but cannot be seen, not even in the side or rear view mirrors . These areas are caused by the structure of the vehicle and the limitations of the mirrors, and are usually the side of my vehicle beyond the rear seat window and the side line near the rear tires. Blind spots exist regardless of the size of the vehicle, whether it's a passenger car or an SUV. In particular, according to data from the Road Traffic Authority, the blind spot of large trucks

0:46 is 8.3 m, which is about twice as wide as that of passenger cars. Therefore, when making a right turn or changing lanes, if another vehicle, motorcycle, or short pedestrian enters this blind spot, it can easily lead to a major accident. These accidents may seem like a momentary mistake, but they are actually structural accidents that occur because the driver fails to properly recognize their blind spot . According to data released by the Korea Transportation Authority in 2024, when large vehicles were equipped with blind spot detection devices, drivers' blind spot awareness increased by 13.5%, and the braking rate after detecting pedestrians also increased, confirming the effect of accident prevention . This shows the importance of blind spot awareness and security . A blind spot of terror that cannot be seen even with a side mirror . So how can we prevent and reduce these risk areas ? The first thing to do is to properly adjust the angle of your side mirrors . Beginner drivers sometimes

1:32 adjust their side mirrors so that they can see a lot of the side of their vehicle . If you angle your vehicle so that too much of its body is visible, your blind spots will only get bigger . Adjust your side mirrors so that you can see just a little bit of the side of your vehicle, with the rest of the mirror covering a wide area outside the road . Second, make active use of the blind spot warning systems installed in newer vehicles . Many of the vehicles being released recently are equipped with a blind spot warning system called BSD . This is a function that detects objects near your car using a sensor and notifies you by blinking lights or sounding an alarm . You can respond quickly and safely because it informs you of the location of surrounding vehicles through warning lights and sounds . If your vehicle does not have BSD, you can use auxiliary mirrors to minimize blind spots . It's a small mirror that attaches to the end of the side mirror. You can expand your field of vision and prevent accidents at a low cost . Third, make it a habit to turn your head and check for yourself before changing lanes

2:18 . The so-called shoulder check. Even if you don't see anything in your side mirrors, it's quite common to see a car if you turn your head slightly and look directly . If you change lanes at this time relying only on the side mirror, it could lead to a serious accident. Just getting into the habit of checking over your shoulder briefly can help you avoid the fear of blind spots . The fourth is to develop leisurely driving habits. When changing lanes, instead of just looking at the side mirrors and turning, try getting into the habit of turning on the signal, waiting 2 to 3 seconds, and then moving slowly . Defensive driving, always being aware of your surroundings and prepared for unexpected situations, is the best way to avoid the dangers of blind spots. The most important thing to avoid blind spots is to be suspicious of what you cannot see and to have the mindset that there are places you cannot see. If you found this helpful, please like and subscribe.