I Like Blind-Spot Monitoring Systems

"ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)" (adabofoppo) 03/10/2014 at 15:11 • Filed to: Rants

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But, not for the reason you might think.

This is the indication from a Lexus Blind-Spot Monitoring system. It's visual only, so you still have to check your mirrors to see it. And I agree completely about needless technology intrusion into what should be basic driving skills.

However, the indicator is really rather bright, so unless you're a horse, driving with blinders on, your peripheral vision should pick it up easily. And, it's not like they are building cars with decent greenhouse visibility anymore anyway. I would even argue that most cars actually do need a back-up camera because there is so little window in the back.

But, with the BSM systems, it gives other drivers a clue they are being dumb; if they would only look for it. When that indicator is on, it means that the driver can't see you. You're in their blind-spot.

So adjust your car's speed so you're not in my their blind-spot.

Asshats.

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CalzoneGolem > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 03/10/2014 at 15:13

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So ... you like BMS because it monitors your blind spot? That's pretty much exactly what I thought.

STREPITUS > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 03/10/2014 at 15:13

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I've been driving a bunch of cars with BLIS lately. I hate it. I prefer the integrated blind spot mirrors.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > CalzoneGolem 03/10/2014 at 15:15

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No, I like it because it lets others know they are in my blind spot and need to move.

yamahog > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 03/10/2014 at 15:15

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I like blind spot monitoring systems because I am a motorcyclist who likes being alive.

iaintafraidofnoghost > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 03/10/2014 at 15:17

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The visual of a horse driving with blinders on is hilarious

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > STREPITUS 03/10/2014 at 15:17

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I remember reading about some optics guru who created a mirror without blind spots.

But it can't be equipped in the US because we have outlawed convex side mirrors.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > iaintafraidofnoghost 03/10/2014 at 15:19

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BigBlock440 > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 03/10/2014 at 15:20

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When I pass a car and see that little orange light in the mirror, I sometimes try and see how long I can keep it lit. Fun little game.

iaintafraidofnoghost > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 03/10/2014 at 15:21

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I wonder how much shit I would get in if I got pulled over and proceeded to put a horse head on.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > BigBlock440 03/10/2014 at 15:22

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Not cool at all.

I hope you never need to perform an evasive maneuver and someone is in your blind spot.

Don't be a dick while you're driving.

STREPITUS > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 03/10/2014 at 15:22

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Yeah. I drove a Ford Mondeo with that mirror. It was really weird

Someone brought it up when I asked which you'd rather have a few weeks ago. http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/which-would-yo…

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ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > iaintafraidofnoghost 03/10/2014 at 15:23

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I'd go with more than you'd want.

CalzoneGolem > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 03/10/2014 at 15:24

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Which is does not do by monitoring you blind spot?

Cixelsyd > STREPITUS 03/10/2014 at 15:26

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If you would just align your mirrors properly, you wouldn't need either.

http://www.caranddriver.com/features/how-t…

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > STREPITUS 03/10/2014 at 15:28

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If I recall correctly, the mirrors I mentioned did not have the carnival-fun-house effect, and only had a wider field of view.

This is achieved by subtle changes in the curvature of the glass from concave to convex, though the overall curve leans toward convex.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > CalzoneGolem 03/10/2014 at 15:30

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Quit being so pedantic.

Yes, that is how the system works. I like them not because they give the driver of the car equipped with said system an indicator, but that they give the traffic around that car an indicator they need to change position relative the the BSM equipped vehicle.

CalzoneGolem > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 03/10/2014 at 15:32

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But I like being pedantic.

Inflame333 > BigBlock440 03/10/2014 at 15:35

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Lmao 2 points!

Takuro Spirit > BigBlock440 03/10/2014 at 15:44

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Me too, only because they illuminate when you're far enough back that you're not actually IN a blind spot. There's usually half a carlength or more.

Tekamul > yamahog 03/10/2014 at 15:49

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If they reliably pick up motorcycles, that would be great. I'm a little suspect of it though, and that would be one more excuse for brainless drivers to not notice you.

For some people there is no hope. I had a guy lane change into me while I was exactly next to his door to the point that I had to slap the door sill of his pickup to keep from being driven into a curb. He looked pretty surprised.

I would have just slammed on the brakes, but we were going so slow (15 in a roundabout) I think he still would have clipped me.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 03/10/2014 at 15:51

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Blind Spot Monitoring

Because racecar.

Stupidru > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 03/10/2014 at 16:13

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Unless you're driving a tank, proper mirror orientation will eliminate any blindspot woes

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Stupidru 03/10/2014 at 16:22

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I still like that these systems give other drivers a visual indicator to change position relative to the vehicle next to them.

desertdog5051 > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 03/10/2014 at 17:00

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If people would drive while they are driving they would know if someone is in your blind spot cause you would have seen them approaching. Convex mirrors work well enough for me.