We’ve all been there: you have a quick look in the mirror, start to pull out and suddenly a bike or car appears from nowhere, having been hidden in the blind spot.
Now an American professor has patented a rear view mirror which, it is claimed, solves the problem.
Currently, driver’s wing mirrors tend to be flat, as curved mirrors distort the image and give a false sense of distance. However, flat mirrors give a very narrow field of vision. Now Drexel University mathematics professor Andrew Hicks, has told industry website, www.just-auto.com that he has invented a mirror that increases the field of view with minimal distortion.
A trade body has warned that the increasing use of hard disks in car infotainment systems means that owners are sometimes leaving sensitive personal data when they sell the car.
The Vehicle Remarketing Association has warned that drivers need to select Delete All before selling the car, or handing it back to the dealer or leasing company – and traders need to make sure that this has been done before selling it on.
