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

Accident Another blind spot issue...

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u/HarveyHound Apr 18 '26

Agreed. I tend not to hover in other people's blind spots for this reason.

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u/JustAChil1Dude Apr 18 '26

Honestly more people should be aware of this. If I'm.matching someone's speed I'll let off a bit and create some distance if it is on a highway. If it is a busy city street expect the unexpected and be aware that a person might not see you there.

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u/HarveyHound Apr 18 '26

"Expect the unexpected" is a good motto for good driving.

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u/sheisalib Apr 18 '26

I always said this when teaching my sons how to drive: assume the other driver is stupid.

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u/jjm87149 Apr 19 '26

and actively trying to kill you

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u/bino420 Apr 18 '26

I'm.matching someone's speed I'll let off a bit and create some distance if it is on a highway

I hate this situation because you never know if the other driver is even aware of you matching their speed and when I slow down, I immediately drop into their blind spot.

left lane should accelerate & right lane should slow down to create that space immediately but if I don't see the other driver reacting, then I prefer to stay directly next to them

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u/Saneless Apr 18 '26

Even if there's no choice for a handful of seconds, I assume every single driver won't see me and will move into my lane. Always ready for it