It’s not commonly known, but a blind spot monitor saves lives. The monitor essentially watches your back and side as you drive, helping you avoid collisions. How exactly does your blind spot monitor work? It’s a common question we often get here at Landmark Cadillac. Blind Spot Monitor 101 “Blind spot monitor” refers to a safety system of sensors and/or cameras embedded on the outside of your vehicle. The system bounces waves of sound off of vehicles around your car, tracking their motion and position. The system tells you when there is a vehicle in your blind spot before you change lanes or before you make a turn. Blind Spot Monitors Are SuperheroesFew components of collision-avoidance and safety tech can boast such statistics: According to the IIHS, blind spot monitors and lane departure warning systems prevented nearly 85,000 crashes and crash-related injuries in the year 2015. Our team in Springfield encourage you to consider adding this system if your car doesn’t already have it.
