WHAT’S AT STAKE

BACKING UP IS A RISK A driver’s field of vision is very limited when backing up a vehicle. Blind spots are the areas around the vehicle that cannot be seen by either looking directly with your eyes or by using your mirrors. Blind spots will vary from vehicle to vehicle, but generally they are to the:

• Rear – directly behind the vehicle.
• Side – the side of the vehicle that the mirrors do not see.
• Front – directly in front of the vehicle that is hidden from the driver by the hood and fenders.

WHAT’S THE DANGER

Severe consequences may result […]

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