
A High-Tech System That Watches Your Back
Blind-spot monitor systems vary between makes, but they typically consist of sensors, cameras, lasers and/or mirrors. The system delivers a visible or a tactile warning when it detects a moving vehicle approaching your blind spot or in your blind spot. The warning may be a light that appears in the driver's side mirror, a vibrating driver's seat or sometimes an audible alert, such as an alarm.
How to Shop for a Blind-Spot Monitor
The blind-spot monitor isn't standard, so some manufacturers call it a lane-departure assist feature or a lane-change warning. It's typically part of a suite of driver-assist tech, sold in packages on upper trims. To try it out in person and see how it can help keep you safe on the road, visit our dealership today for a test drive.