What Are the Blind Spots When Reversing a Car?
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Blind spots when reversing include: The front of the car, the area near the side of the car, the part below the rear windshield, and the area on the right rear side of the car. Below are some precautions to take when reversing: Ask someone to help guide you when reversing: When reversing, the right rear side of the car is a blind spot, which is the farthest area from the driver and sometimes difficult to observe. If someone is available, ask them to help guide you. Always remember to roll down the window, otherwise, you won't hear them even if they shout. If the space isn't spacious, there's no need to reverse too much—just enough to move forward, as reversing is slightly more challenging and riskier than moving forward. Check the terrain before reversing: When reversing, don't focus solely on the rear of the car, especially when there are vehicles on both sides. Pay attention to whether your car's front bumper might collide with the adjacent vehicles, and also check for any obstacles around. If there are obstacles on both sides, try to keep the car body close to the left when reversing left and close to the right when reversing right. Additionally, avoid the habit of turning the steering wheel while stationary, as this can easily damage the car.
I have a deep understanding of the blind spots when reversing. Last time in the neighborhood, I almost hit a child's scooter. The most dangerous area is directly behind the rear of the car—short objects less than a meter tall, like kids or pets suddenly running over, are completely invisible in the rearview mirror and can be terrifying. The areas near the rear wheels on both sides of the car are also blind spots, especially for family cars with child safety seats, where the C-pillars significantly block the view. Additionally, the areas extending forward on both sides of the front of the car can be problematic; if an electric scooter suddenly appears while reversing, there's often no time to react. I make it a habit to walk around the car and check before getting in, and I roll down the windows to listen for any sounds while reversing. If necessary, adding a small convex mirror to the rearview mirror can help increase visibility by about 30% of the blind spot area. Some new cars come with automatic braking features that are quite useful, but staying vigilant is always the best approach.
