Your vehicle’s blind spot can cause you a lot of issues, luckily today, a lot of newer vehicle have Blind Spot technology that will actually alert you that someone is in your blind spot. But if your vehicle doesn’t have this feature, or you’re a new driver trying to learn the basics, you might need a little help on what you should look out for.

First off, the blind spots in your vehicle is an area around the vehicle that cannot be directly seen by the driver, even in their mirrors. Regardless if you drive a car, truck, or SUV, blind spots happen in all vehicles and tend to be a big issue when you are turning or changing lanes.

For Chevy drivers, many of their new vehicles, whether it be a car, truck, SUV, or even van, have Side Blind Zone Alert. This technology provides side mirror alerts to help the driver potentially avoid crashing into a moving vehicle detected in their side blind zone during a lane change maneuver. So if you’re stressed about your blind spots, stop into Galles Chevrolet and allow us to help you find your dream vehicle with this advanced safety technology! Schedule your test drive today or stop onto Galles Chevrolet now!

Pedestrians and Blind Spots:

• Avoid being in a vehicle’s blind spot, especially trucks and buses.
• Make eye contact with the driver. Otherwise, assume the driver cannot see you.
• Be alert at intersections, even when you have the right of way, e.g. on a green light or pedestrian crossing signal.
• Pay attention to the turn signal lights used by vehicles at intersections.
• Do not cross behind a vehicle as it could back up without noticing you.
• Be visible: wear bright clothing, reflective strips, etc.
• If you are trying to make your presence known, keep in mind that the driver cannot hear you.
• Walk on the sidewalk, or, if there isn’t one, on the side of the road, facing traffic.

Cyclists and Blind Spot

• Avoid being in a vehicle’s blind spot, especially trucks and buses.
• Make eye contact with the driver. Otherwise, assume the driver cannot see you.
• Pay attention to the turn signal lights used by vehicles at intersections.
• Be visible: wear bright clothing, reflective strips, etc.
• Never pass on the right near an intersection.

Motorists, Motorcyclist and Blind Spots:

• Avoid being in a large vehicle’s blind spot
• Do not cut off a larger or heavy vehicle
• Never pass a heavy vehicle on the right at an intersection
• Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the heavy vehicle in front of you
• Pay attention to the turn signal lights used by vehicles at intersections.