Glossary / General

blind spot

19 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A blind spot is a part of the road that you can't see when you're driving. It's important to check these areas before changing lanes to avoid accidents.

Technical Definition

A blind spot refers to areas around a vehicle that cannot be directly observed by the driver while at the controls. These areas can pose safety risks during lane changes or merging.

Hear It Discussed

"And the way the pillar is you turn around and you can see a little bit, but you can't see into your own blind spot. So we stopped and bought stick on one-inch convex mirrors if you remember."
The Importance of Great Insurance (Jason Crashed his Rover SD1) — The Carmudgeon Show Episode Ep. 197 The Carmudgeon Show 09:56

"But I like when the light lights up on the mirror for blind spot like that So you leave some on you turn off all the annoying ones, but then they stay off"
Is Charging* Theft? Buy Cars from ONE Era Only! The Smoking Tire 09:20

"I think that three, you know, the rear three-quarter window gives you enough space to look out, check your blind spot, better than some of the other kind of not fully cupified, but kind of sloped..."
2026 Jeep Cherokee Laredo Talking Cars (MP3) 04:48