Blis
 

Just seen a TV advert for the new Volvo which features BLIS (blindspot information system) I was interested as to what it actually was so googled it. Here's how it works - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpkRHnaJ1aY

Quite a simple idea really, but still a good safety feature that should save a few lives!

Re: Blis
 

why not just fit blind spot mirrors for £1 :D

Guarantee some one will be become reliant on it, it will stop flashing and they'll cause an accident.

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Why not just check your blind spot yourself like your meant to do?!

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plus, driving at night on the motorway with that turned on.....you'll have a rave going on inside the car

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Some chav will get them in neon.

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Saves the old people from pulling their neck/back muscles lol plus when you look over your shoulder to check your blind spot the car infront might slam the brakes on or a kid might run out on the road ect.

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BLIS?? BSIS or BIS lol ;)

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Quite a simple idea, but to actually pull it off and the software involved to make it work is unbelievably complex. I work for the company that makes the system to sell to Volvo.

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That's why Volvo market it as an "aid" so they can't be sued if you crash. It is, however, pretty good and it "fails safe". This means that you will get a false reading (indicating someone is in your blind spot area) rather than no reading. If also has an alert if the system stops working for some reason.

Re: Blis
 

It all sounds great but I'd still rather people used their own amazing collision avoidance technology because our eyes are pretty damn good if you think about it...