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The End Of The Blind Spot?

Written by Traffic Specialist Joel Hillan

A math professor at Drexel University has patented a mirror he says will get rid of that pesky and dangerous blind spot.

According to an article at phys.org, Dr. R. Andrew Hicks engineered a curved mirror which gives drivers a 45-degree field of view compared to the 15 to 17 degrees in normal side-view mirrors.

By law, the mirror can't be on the driver's side of the car. Find out why and read the full article HERE

About The Blogger

- In the Traffic Blog Joel Hillan writes about highways to avoid, trouble spots throughout the city of Denver and construction issues. He is always interested in hearing about your traffic problems, so send him an email. Also, follow Joel on Twitter at @JoelHillan.

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