A blind corner or blind turn is a corner on a road where the view of what is behind the corner is obstructed. Warning signs are often placed on such roads to warn traffic. Vehicle-to-vehicle communication offers the possibility to reduce the risk of accidents on blind corners.
What is blind road?
Any underground roadway not in use, having stoppings placed across it.
How do you deal with blind corners?
There are some things you can do when you meet a blind corner. "Come to a full stop at the legal stopping area, at the sign or before the crosswalk, then creep forward slowly to open up your view before pulling into traffic," Oxrieder says.22 Aug 2019
What does the word corners mean?
1a : the point where converging lines, edges, or sides meet : angle. b : the place of intersection of two streets or roads. c : a piece designed to form, mark, or protect a corner.
What does blind hill mean?
a point on a road where a vehicle approaching the top of a hill or incline cannot see vehicles approaching up the other side of the hill.
What is a blind corner road?
(ˈblaɪnd ˈkɔːnə) British. a corner where the view of the road ahead is completely obscured or very restricted. He tried to overtake on a blind corner and crashed into a lorry.