Lorry Driver Blind Spot Eliminator

Arclid Transport appears on ITV Granada Reports highlighting an innovative safety system to help reduce accidents caused by HGV blind spots.

Arclid, along with the help of local specialist, Heler Electrical, has developed the Blind Spot Eliminator, which links a sensor, a camera and an audible alarm to an existing monitor to ensure that drivers are always aware of any vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist on their left.




The Blind Spot Eliminator works via a sensor installed on the rear bumper bar. When the driver indicates left, if the sensor picks up any kind of object on the left of the vehicle a camera located on the passenger side mirror switches on and sends live pictures to the in-cab monitor, which is located in the sun visor area above the driver's seat. At the same time, an audible alarm sounds in the cab to alert the driver to the potential hazard to his left, ensuring that he is prompted to look at the monitor and ensure the manoeuvre is safe before moving left.

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