When turning at intersections, how difficult do you find it to detect pedestrians on the crosswalk? And how helpful do you think visual or sound warnings (like lights or beeps) would be?

Turning at intersections presents a common challenge for drivers, especially when pedestrians are crossing from the left or right side. Detecting pedestrians in these situations can be difficult due to blind spots, A-pillar obstruction, distractions, and poor visibility (e.g., nighttime, fog, or busy environments).

To enhance safety, researchers and manufacturers are exploring pedestrian warning systems that use visual (e.g., LED lights) and auditory (e.g., beep sounds) alerts to help drivers recognize when a pedestrian is in their turning path.

This question aims to understand general drivers’ perceived difficulty in detecting pedestrians during turns and their opinion on the usefulness of such in-vehicle warning systems. Your feedback will help guide future development of human-machine interfaces for safer urban navigation.

Please answer based on your own driving experience, regardless of the type of car you drive.