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[–] Zink@programming.dev 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I’m not sure if I saw it in the same place, but I saw the same recommendation long ago and have stuck with it ever since.

I don’t rely on it for changing lanes though. It absolutely helps situational awareness, but I always turn and look.

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Why do you always turn and look, if the method eliminates blind spots? Worried about vampire cars?

[–] Zink@programming.dev 1 points 1 month ago

Layers of protection. It’s worth it when we’re talking about life and death safety.