A contributing factor is that larger vehicles (SUVs, pickups, and minivans), which have become increasingly popular, have larger blind zones than passenger cars. Further, car design trends have ...

A study by the US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety indicated the systems may have a “blind spot” for reflective items. Researchers conducted trials involving a crash test dummy and three ...

Automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems, which are fitted to all new cars, automatically apply ... Safety indicated the systems may have a “blind spot” for reflective items.

Researchers conducted trials involving a crash test dummy and three cars travelling at 25mph ... He added: “This is a worrisome blind spot.” Study author David Kidd said: “The placement ...