Glossary / General

blind spot monitor

6 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It helps you see cars that are beside your lane but out of view, warning you before you change lanes.

Technical Definition

A blind spot monitor is a driver assistance system that uses sensors or cameras to detect vehicles in the driver's blind spots and alerts them, usually via a display or light indicator.

Hear It Discussed

"...issues with the F-150's blind spot monitor that was incorporated into the taillight, I believe."
Episode 427: 2026 Hyundai Kona, 2026 Lexus NX 350h F Sport Unnamed Automotive Podcast 23:38

"It's got a blind spot monitor. It's got reversing camera and parking sensors and a little head up display as well."
Stellantis on legislation, a Cropley anniversary My week in cars: the Autocar podcast 48:18

"So safety, like lane departure, blind spot monitor, a lot of Toyota is pretty much safety sense 3.0."
Daily Driving A Classic Car: Which Cars Are Best For Everyday Use Analog and Grit Podcast 12:59