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Research has shown that one of the key factors in making cars stronger is the evolution of the A- pillar. The A-pillar is the section of a car that separates the windscreen and the side windows. Over the years, in an attempt to enhance the overall structure of the car, motor vehicle makers have created an ever sturdier A- pillar.
The downside to this increase in strength, however, is that the A- pillar has created a blind spot that obstructs the vision of numerous modern car drivers.
It is the responsibility of drivers to take into account any restriction in vision caused by an A- pillar. More than 90 per cent of the information from the car’s external environment is viewed by the driver through the windscreen and windows. So, you should be aware of the potential restriction the A- pillar may cause in your ability to scan the road ahead.
Many crashes occur during incidents of “Multiple Vehicle Overtaking”. A driver still sees the vehicle behind him in his rearview…
