4x4 blind spots a danger to cyclists and pedestrians

THICK structural supports in 4x4 windscreens create a blind spot for drivers and pose a huge road safety hazard, a new report published yesterday revealed.

4x4 blind spots a danger to cyclists and pedestrians

With a recent Trinity College Dublin study revealing such vehicles are twice as likely as cars to be involved in fatal pedestrian accidents, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) said the findings presented a big safety risk.

According to the Society of Motor Insurance in Ireland almost one in 10 new cars bought here is a 4x4.

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