A blind hill or curve is a location where a vehicle driver may not be able to see clearly what is ahead. The risk of a treacherous situation increases with the number of risk factors present.
Situation: blind curve, blind hill, blind drive or other blind spot
Outcome: accident
Risk factors for an accident related to the conditions:
(1) excessive speed
(2) slippery surface
(3) poor visibility
(4) proximity of hazard ahead
(5) conditions making it impossible to swerve or to take evasive action (traffic, structures, etc)
(6) mechanical problem in the vehicle affecting braking or steering
(7) lack of hazard signage
Risk factors for an accident related to the driver:
(1) intoxication or drug effect
(2) distraction
(3) poor vision
(4) poor reactions
(5) illness
(6) sleepiness
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