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Why do modern, high-tech vehicles actually have significantly worse visual blind spots than older cars from the 90s?

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Why do modern, high-tech vehicles actually have significantly worse visual blind spots than older cars from the 90s?

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Why do modern, high-tech vehicles actually have significantly worse visual blind spots than older cars from the 90s?
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