Driver's Side Front Roof Pillar & Visibility

[birdman]

I've tried to see if its possible for the front posts to hide an obstacle behind it and dont see how it could at that angle. The right rear is one that you need to watch.

[Yaris Hilton]

Originally Posted by birdman

I've tried to see if its possible for the front posts to hide an obstacle behind it and dont see how it could at that angle. The right rear is one that you need to watch.

It can. I didn't see how, either, till I almost missed seeing oncoming vehicles a couple of times. I don't mean to overstate the problem, though, just encourage staying vigilant and keeping the head moving...

BTW, I have a 2009 with airbags in the A-pillars. The 2008 may have skinnier pillars.

[msmitka]

Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

It can. I didn't see how, either, till I almost missed seeing oncoming vehicles a couple of times. I don't mean to overstate the problem, though, just encourage staying vigilant and keeping the head moving...

BTW, I have a 2009 with airbags in the A-pillars. The 2008 may have skinnier pillars.

I agree. You wouldn't think it would be a problem, but that's exactly how I discovered it - by surprise. And yes, it could be that it's the airbags adding width to the pillars.