An accident waiting to happen!

[fordsabroad]

Having done a couple of short trips away in my new venture Surf I am afraid that there is a problem with the view from the passenger window when turning right at a junction that is angled to the right and not a 90 degree turn. As you can see in the picture the window in the habitation cab too high to see out of and the passenger window does not allow a view of traffic from the left no matter how far I lean forward. Twice now I have had to pull out and pray nothing is approaching from the left, an accident would be totally my fault.
Is there a solution to this, IE a camera fitment or mirror? Any advice would be appreciated

 

[Steve and Denise]

It’s the same on a lot of commercial vehicles just use your mirror for very acute angles alternatively get as close to 90 degrees as possible, it’s not that big a vehicle to cause much of an issue.

 

[Riverbankannie]

Hi
This problem is not unique to you. First of all try to wait at the junction square on to the road you are about to join as far as possible even if that means you are not lined up on your current road.

 

[David and Sally]

What about those plastic angle view stickers that go on the window? Can’t remember their names. Will google

Amazon product ASIN B07DQP9P9F

 

[Podney]

You’ll have to do what the white van drivers do…..as you approach the white line,angle your van so that you can see to the left. Possible on most junctions but tricky if more than one lane!

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[fordsabroad]

Thanks for your replies. It looks like an adjustment to my driving technique is called for!

 

[Speve]

We have a 7.5m long LHD and always pull up as square to junction as I can even if I take up an extra lane that way you can see

 

[Razamataz]

Get a plastic Fresnel Lens an Absolute godsend when driving Abroad

 

[kevenh]

Fresnel Lens

Thank you. That’s the name David and Sally & I forgot

 

[chaser]

This is the age old problem with vans, always been the same, and maybe you have wondered why the van in front of you at junctions sets themselves up to turn left even though they are turning right, you have got to think of this everytime you coming to a junction, go out as wide as you can and then try to aim your van to the left so that you are further out on your side, also don't forget your indicators else you may get someone coming up your outside thinking you are going left.

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[Lenny HB]

I have a LHD A-Class, I have a Fresnel lens on the passenger window, you need to fit them with the top facing forward.

This gives you an idea of the wider view.

 

[Razamataz]

I have a LHD A-Class, I have a Fresnel lens on the passenger window, you need to fit them with the top facing forward.

This gives you an idea of the wider view.
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Shheer Wizardy

 

[The Lord Squid]

I usually pull up square even in a car to avoid peering round seat headrests and passenger.

 

[jongood]

Get yourself one of these and a small monitor

CAM-07 @ cameras.drwelectronics.com

 

[PDrill]

Why not get one of those extra mirrors the caravanners use in their cars? Might look a bit hilarious but might be the best and easiest solution.

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[mitzimad]

one funste,r i forget who,had a camera in the passenger window direct to a dash mounted screen with a switch

 

[Larby]

 

[the1andonly]

I have a wide angle attachment to my mirror. Could use either side.

 

[StitchUp]

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I hope the screen doesn't freeze

 

[IanRJ]

I have a wide angle attachment to my mirror. Could use either side. View attachment 536711

That looks useful, could you suggest where you bought it?

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[the1andonly]

Sorry wife cant remember. Had it a few years now, thought it was milenco but couldn't see it on thier site when i checked.

 

[the1andonly]

IanRJ

Milenco Aero Blind-spot Towing Mirror

Wide angle blind spot mirror using Milenco's unique Aero clamping system.

www.towsure.com

 

[IanRJ]

IanRJ

Milenco Aero Blind-spot Towing Mirror

Wide angle blind spot mirror using Milenco's unique Aero clamping system.

www.towsure.com

Cheers actually found some white ones on eBay.

 

[The Old Man]

I have one junction on the way home from North Devon, it is my personal nightmare and I always depart early in the hope of less targets on the road.

As suggested, I get as much left hand swing/turn on at the junction so as to have the best visual angle.

I oppen the windows so that I can listen for oncoming traffic.

I gentle ease my way across the road giving anyone in the blind spot plenty of time to slow down and sound their audiable warning device.