Driver blind spots are getting bigger. Blame new car design

The view from the driver’s seat is changing—and becoming more dangerous. According to a new study from researchers at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Volpe Center in Massachusetts, the size of driver blind spots in vehicles has steadily increased over time.

The study looked at six different models of top-selling cars sold in the U.S., including the Honda CR-V, the Chevrolet Suburban, and the Toyota Camry, and compared blind zones in different versions of those cars released between 1997 and 2023.