Accidents Caused by Blind Spots - Seriously, ..anybody?
 

Lots of complaints over blind spots on these cars over the years.. but has anyone actually gotten into an accident because of the design of this vehicle (not driver error)?

I know we are only a small sample of 370Z owners, but we gotta start somewhere..

If nobody comes out of the woodwork, then maybe we shut this 'complaint' down in the future right from the start.

I have my mirrors all the way out and I just gas it when lane changing lol

^^ mirros all the way out fix the blind spot issue. It worked for me

It is possible to have an accident due to blind spotting, the question is whether you blame the car or yourself. IMHO, with properly adjusted mirrors there isn't a practical blind spot on the highway, but many people don't know how to properly adjust mirrors (I didn't until this car required me to learn).

Quick Google link that seems to have the right technique: How to adjust your mirrors | The Web Page of Kristopher Linquist

Backing out of a parking space, on the other hand, is totally dangerous in this car. Be smart, go slow, pause for idiots :).

I think even with proper adjustment, you have a blind spot that is more than big enough to hide a bike.

It's ok, bikes just mean fender scratches :driving:

But seriously, adjusted correctly a motorcycle can't hide.

Maybe it's a driver height thing. I know how to adjust mirrors and always had a blind spot that a big could easily tuck into

Defintely a driver height issue. I had to buy the small convex mirrors to help a bit. The driver side mirror also blocks my left side view at intersections a bit. I'm 4' 10".

Are you on the short side or tall side? Maybe.

If you get into an accident changing lanes it's your fault. You have to know where the cars in front and back are before merging. This isn't your typical car that has a small blindspot.

The design of the car can't be blamed for an accident. Granted, the Z has a nasty blind spot, but if you are extra careful when changing lanes, backing out, etc, I don't see how it could be an issue.

Turn on signal, hold the horn, swerve into the next lane. Always works. At least I'm considerate and warn people. :tup:

Too tall to drive it with a helmet on :p

I just gas it and make sure I have the room. I mean I still look but with the wing and the blind spot I might as well not lmao.

TO be fair I think the extra caution we use because we don't want to wreck our car compensates for the blind spot.

Yeah embarrassingly I almost took out a fellow motorcyclist. I had the windows down and didn't even hear him. After that I got small convex mirrors and attached them.

Moped riders are also hard to see. They are not as bad here in SC as they were in Korea but there is definetely an increase in riders.