What are "blind spots"?

Blind spots refer to the areas surrounding your vehicle that cannot be seen through standard mirrors. This includes zones to the left, right, and sometimes even directly behind the vehicle where other vehicles, pedestrians, or obstacles might not be visible to the driver.

Understanding blind spots is crucial because they can lead to accidents if a driver changes lanes or merges without adequately checking these areas. Drivers are typically advised to shoulder check or physically turn their heads to ensure they have a complete view of the roadway before executing maneuvers like lane changes.

The other options, while they may mention aspects related to vehicle visibility or road conditions, do not accurately capture the definition of blind spots. Areas only visible in mirrors would not be considered blind spots since those areas can still be monitored. Open areas without vehicles present don't pertain to the concept of blind spots, and areas indicating dangerous driving conditions are unrelated to the spatial limitations of visibility that blind spots represent.