Alpine develops blindspot safety system for lorries and coaches - Telegraph
A new device to help coach drivers to "see" round corners and peer into blindspots should deliver extra safety for other road users.
Developed by in-car entertainment specialist Alpine, the multi-camera technology offers the ability to monitor all aspects of the vehicle and its surroundig
At "blind" intersections, for instance at T-junctions, a front-mounted camera linked to a screen on the dashboard shows the view to the left and right as well as straight ahead.
For lane-changing, side cameras eliminate potentially lethal blindspots that are a major problem especially for left-hand-drive vehicles on UK roads.
Drivers of cars, particularly on motorways near Channel ports, frequently report the danger of being side-swiped by overseas lorries and coaches when they are in their blindspots.
A further innovation is a "Top View", with cameras providing a birds-eye view of all four corners, highlighting pedestrians or hazards not in the direct line of sight.
Alpine has suggested the technology will be available in about three years.
Alpine develops blindspot safety system for lorries and coaches - Telegraph
Developed by in-car entertainment specialist Alpine, the multi-camera technology offers the ability to monitor all aspects of the vehicle and its surroundig
At "blind" intersections, for instance at T-junctions, a front-mounted camera linked to a screen on the dashboard shows the view to the left and right as well as straight ahead.
For lane-changing, side cameras eliminate potentially lethal blindspots that are a major problem especially for left-hand-drive vehicles on UK roads.
Drivers of cars, particularly on motorways near Channel ports, frequently report the danger of being side-swiped by overseas lorries and coaches when they are in their blindspots.
A further innovation is a "Top View", with cameras providing a birds-eye view of all four corners, highlighting pedestrians or hazards not in the direct line of sight.
Alpine has suggested the technology will be available in about three years.
Alpine develops blindspot safety system for lorries and coaches - Telegraph
