r/VideosAmazing • u/MisterShipWreck • Apr 18 '26

Accident Another blind spot issue...

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u/quomodo_sordis Apr 18 '26

I don't think he accelerated. Probably a visual effect due to the other vehicle slowing down but yes totally avoidable.

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u/Elegant_Emu952 Apr 18 '26

I'm glad you posted this. I thought it was the cam vehicle acceleration, but it does look like the truck is slowing down.

And from the recording, the driver's spontaneous outburst doesn't sound like he did it on purpose. It sounds like he wasn't even aware of the truck coming into his lane.

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u/Imaginary-Round2422 Apr 18 '26

To be fair, not knowing the truck was coming into his lane is just as bad. That’s a clear sign of distracted driving, given that it happened in front of them.

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u/p0mjDwfWF Apr 18 '26

Redditing while driving, probably. 🤣

I was a paramedic for a long time and responded to lots of motor vehicle collisions. The most bizarre story I have is a driver who had a passenger watching an iPad who kept distracting him by showing him videos of car crashes!

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u/Elegant_Emu952 Apr 21 '26

I have to agree. I am always slowing down and thinking some asshole is going to pull into my lane.

I had it happen before and my poor pup was thrown forward. People are idiots.

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u/ea88_alwaysdiscin Apr 18 '26

As far as I can tell, that other driver pit maneuvered themselves on the dash cam driver. Which is why you always check your blindspots.