Samsung creates "transparent" truck

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When driving behind big semi-trailers, people regularly take risks overtaking them because they often have to first move out from behind the truck to see if the road ahead is clear before passing. This is particularly dangerous on single-lane highways because such a maneuver can mean driving into the path of oncoming traffic. Now Samsung Electronics has come up with a way to help reduce this problem by mounting cameras on the front of a truck and large screens on the rear to display to following drivers a clear view of the road ahead... Continue Reading Samsung creates "transparent" truck

Section: Automotive

Tags:

• Samsung
• Truck
• Video
• Camera
• Accidents

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