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Even a very cautious driver cannot always see a pedestrian because of structural parts of his car that sometimes obstruct his vision. AAA advises parents to explain carefully to their children what these “blind spots” are, and why they must therefore assume responsibility for their own pedestrian actions.
“Many pedestrians assume if they can see a car, the driver can see them,” stated John J. Wickstead, General Manager of the Automobile Club of Virginia. “As any driver knows, this is simply not true. Put your child in the driver’s seat of your car while you walk around it. Show him where the blind spots are.”
This month’s traffic safety poster clearly demonstrates one of the dangerous blind spots. “In this position,” emphasized Mr. Wickstead, “a child is completely invisible to that driver. We must teach our children to look at the eyes of the driver, making sure that he is aware of them, before they can assume that it is safe to move into the street.”
He also cautioned adults to “Beware of the blind spots yourself. Before you get into your car, walk around it to check Tor small children or pets. Always [remember to turn around when
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