BSM just save my GS today!
#1
Instructor
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BSM just save my GS today!
Just learned a new feature today about the BSM. I was on the freeway today and wanted to change lanes. I used the turn signal which has been adjusted for 7 blinks. Then I look at the side mirror and out of habit turned my head to look at left rear window.
At this point the BSM did not light up and while I turned to look did not see a car in my blindspot.
Well apparently there was a car two lanes away changed two lanes at a time and ended up In my blind spot. During this time I was unaware he was there because he was really speeding, sounded like he floored the pedal. But lucky out of habit I checked the side mirror again and saw the BSM flashing like crazy and the car made this warning beep at me and I cancelled my lane change situation.
The other car sped right past me at least 20mph faster than I was going and I was already going 5mph over 65mph speed limit.
So basically this BSM save me an accident that would have been my fault even though he was speeding.
I learned that BSM will light up and stay solid when it detects a vehicle in blind spot. But when you have the lane change signal it will flash and beep at you to tell you to stop. Also I loved the rear cross traffic feature too.
At this point the BSM did not light up and while I turned to look did not see a car in my blindspot.
Well apparently there was a car two lanes away changed two lanes at a time and ended up In my blind spot. During this time I was unaware he was there because he was really speeding, sounded like he floored the pedal. But lucky out of habit I checked the side mirror again and saw the BSM flashing like crazy and the car made this warning beep at me and I cancelled my lane change situation.
The other car sped right past me at least 20mph faster than I was going and I was already going 5mph over 65mph speed limit.
So basically this BSM save me an accident that would have been my fault even though he was speeding.
I learned that BSM will light up and stay solid when it detects a vehicle in blind spot. But when you have the lane change signal it will flash and beep at you to tell you to stop. Also I loved the rear cross traffic feature too.
Last edited by AL13NV8D3R; 03-26-14 at 07:33 AM.
#3
Lexus Test Driver
I hate situations like that. Happened to me the day after I got my car, that's why I installed little mirrors in addition to BSM. BSM is good but my little mirrors will show me exactly what's behind me and what's coming at me.
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#11
Lexus Champion
It's probably associated with the rear cross traffic alert system on the '14s because the BSM doesn't beep as far as I know. That's pretty cool though. It's great to see these safety features actually saving us from potential disasters.
#13
Pole Position
Same here, in a 2014. Took a quick look at the manual and it also says the beeping only happens with the rear cross traffic alert. I wonder if there's an undocumented feature where it beeps if someone is quickly approaching your blind spot (rather than just being in it)?
#15
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