Blindside

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000610",
  "term": "Blindside",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The area around a vehicle that is not visible to the driver, either through direct line of sight or by using the rearview and side mirrors. These zones, also known as blind spots, are most prominent to the rear sides of the car, particularly for larger vehicles like trucks and vans. Many modern vehicles incorporate Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) systems that use sensors to detect other vehicles in these areas.",
  "synonyms": [
    "blind spot"
  ],
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "see_also": [
    "blind spot"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "toter Winkel",
    "es": "punto ciego",
    "fr": "angle mort"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/blindside/"
}