Goodbye blind spots? How digital mirrors on trucks could save lives

A digital camera system designed to help prevent turning accidents. — dpa

Autonomous driving, electric power and mobility apps are revolutionising how we get around, and yet cyclists are still being killed by truck drivers who can't see properly when turning. Can new tech finally end the infamous juggernaut blind spot?

When Marco Schieber manoeuvres his 40-ton truck through city traffic, there’s always a bit of fear. It’s not that the experienced truck driver can’t easily cope with the huge dimensions of the vehicle. No, what worries him is the blind spot.