[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/samsung-see-safety-truck\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/samsung-see-safety-truck\/","headline":"Samsung 'See Through' Safety Truck","name":"Samsung 'See Through' Safety Truck","description":"Korean giant Samsung are pushing road safety to the next level with giant TV screens on the back of freight trucks to eliminate that driver blind spot when overtaking. Of course, the long process of gaining approval for this to become more than a few words on the internet and trials is the next step, bit my first reaction is that this is potentially a great idea \u2013 and, of course, it utilises existing technology. The tech works by installing […]","datePublished":"2015-06-29","dateModified":"2015-06-29","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/samsung-safety-truck-side.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/samsung-safety-truck-side.jpg","height":266,"width":577},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/samsung-see-safety-truck\/","about":["Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":416,"keywords":["night vision mode","outdoor monitors","overtaking","road safety","safety truck","samsung","tv screen","wireless camera"],"articleBody":"Korean giant Samsung are pushing road safety to the next level with giant TV screens on the back of freight trucks to eliminate that driver blind spot when overtaking.Of course, the long process of gaining approval for this to become more than a few words on the internet and trials is the next step, bit my first reaction is that this is potentially a great idea \u2013 and, of course, it utilises existing technology.The tech works by installing a built in wireless camera at the front of the vehicle and four outdoor monitors at the rear set up to show images as one giant screen, much the same as we see on TV as backdrops to news shows.It also has a night vision mode, so that the technology on the \u2018transparent\u2019 trucks as they are being called, will work effectively after dark as well.So are there any downsides? I suspect that before any legislation approval for British roads is given, some questions will need to be asked. You might have used rear-parking cameras before and been surprised at just how close to the wall you have ended up \u2013 it can be a little disorientating. So I wonder how the visual image of a car coming in the opposite direction yet right in front of you and of course, slightly smaller, will appeal to drivers behind a slow moving truck.Currently trucks of lanky proportions have that familiar \u2018long vehicle\u2019 sign fixed to the rear, which offers risk-taking motorists who plan to execute an overtaking manoeuvre the knowledge that they will be in the process of actually overtaking the vehicle for slightly longer than normal \u2013 elevating the risk involved.As to whether such technology – simple though it might seem – would be taken up by large fleet owning corporations is another matter. It just may prove too cost prohibitive for such companies.On the other hand, wouldn\u2019t this be a great idea implemented on the back of buses in our cities, where constant stopping at bus stops invites and teases the vehicles stuck behind them to overtake?The trial scheme is currently taking place in Argentina, where one person is killed every hour in a traffic accident, and where overtaking is cited as a prime cause of these startling figures.\u00a0Hopefully this technology in a real-life situation on our roads will get the go-ahead and prove both a fantastic safety aid, as well as reducing the frustration of motorists stuck behind slow moving trucks."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Samsung 'See Through' Safety Truck","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/samsung-see-safety-truck\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]