STUDY OF DRIVERS' BLIND SPOT

Abstract

This article has looked at active safety, which is based on the principles of the Human-Vehicle-Road-Traffic Environment. Visibility from the vehicle is defined as an essential factor for road safety. Good visibility enables the driver to detect obstacles and other road users in good time and to react quickly to potential hazards. Physiological and demographic factors such as age, height, weight and seating posture of the driver can affect the driver's ability to assess blind spots and react to traffic situations. The study analyses the driver's visibility from the driver's seat, with a particular focus on blind spots caused by vehicle structural elements. The field of vision is defined as the space in which the driver can observe the surroundings, either directly or through mirrors. The effect of the driver's seating position on visibility was tested on a manikin with vertical and horizontal level-keeping lasers attached at eye level. The results show that the field of vision is directly dependent on the seating position of the driver. In the fourth seating position of the driver, the change in the blind spot area of the front roof rack was 22 proc, less compared to the regulatory seating position. From the results obtained, it can be concluded that the reduction in visibility and the formation of blind spots are influenced by the irregular seating position. The field of vision is closely related to the driver's seating position, and proper seat adjustment is essential for safe driving.