Blind spots are a great danger for pedestrians, cyclists and other road users, because these areas of the road are outside the driver's field of vision.

Here are some tips to better take them into account and avoid accidents.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVERS

 

• Be mindful of those around your vehicle, especially at urban intersections.
• Watch and anticipate people's movements around your vehicle.
• Do not assume that others can predict your manoeuvres.
• Make sure your rearview mirrors are clear, in good condition and properly adjusted.
• Keep your headlights on at all times.
• Use your turn signal lights to clearly indicate your intentions.
• Be careful when turning right at an intersection if your vehicle has to drift into the other lane or onto the shoulder to make the turn.
• If your vehicle has an additional blind spot caused by auxiliary equipment, be sure to position this equipment so as to minimize the blind spot.

 

Source : https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/road-safety/behaviours/blind-spots/safety-tips/

 

 

 

Tools are available to help the driver vigilance;

Maximize your vision and security on the work site by installing an industrial camera: 

 

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Backup camera   Backup camera system improving safety around industrial vehicles. It supplies a precise vision of the environment to the driver.

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Pedestrian detection for industrial vehicle   Intelligent on-board camera which helps to prevent collisions between construction machinery and pedestrians. Combined with good practice and organizational safety measures, it is the only efficient and reliable answer to meet the safety demands of the construction, road work and mining sectors.

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