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How many blind spots are there when driving?
I’m learning to drive, and everyone keeps telling me to check my blind spots, but no one seems to know how many there are. I’ve heard everything from 2 to 12—for once and for all, how many blind spots do cars have?
Sarah Gray · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
First, congrats on learning how to drive!
Second, the answer to your question is a bit complicated, and it can change depending on the type of vehicle you’re driving and even the weather.
A blind spot is any area around your vehicle that you can’t directly see or view in your mirrors. That means every window and door pillar in your car is a blind spot, as are your front passenger seat, rear seat headrests, and even your passengers’ heads themselves. When it rains, any part of your windshield or back window not covered by the sweep of your wiper blades becomes a blind spot.
The larger the vehicle, the bigger—and more—blind spots you have, and you have even more if you’re pulling a trailer. So, checking your blindspots is not about counting off a number, it’s about doing your best to physically look around and see as much of the area around your vehicle as you can.
Luckily, many car manufacturers recognize the potential for accidents in blindspots and have begun installing blind-spot monitoring systems in their cars. But while they help to prevent accidents, they can’t stop them all, and that’s why you need quality
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