Glossary / General

blind spot warning

16 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It’s a safety feature that tells you if there’s a car in the area you can’t see when you look over your shoulder, helping prevent side‑sweeping crashes.

Technical Definition

Blind spot warning is a driver assistance system that alerts the driver when another vehicle is in their blind spot, typically via lights on the side mirrors or a dashboard indicator.

Hear It Discussed

"...that blind spot warning has been shown in studies to be the most helpful tool to drivers. And for new drivers, that rear cross traffic alert that stops them from running into a post..."
Carfax Smart used car Buys In A Hot Car Market In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 13:12

"So it comes standard with blind spot warning, AEB and Ford collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, rear cross traffic warning..."
2027 Kia Telluride EX AWD Talking Cars (MP3) 29:12

"...warns of blind spots, predicts collisions. And if you're distracted, it steps in, literally."
AUDI A8 2025 — The Duke of Motion! Indrive cast 10:48