Definition

Noun: A street corner where a driver's view of the oncoming traffic or the intersecting street is completely obstructed, creating a significant hazard.

Usage

This term is used specifically in the context of driving, road safety, and urban planning. It describes a dangerous physical feature of a road layout where buildings, walls, hedges, or other permanent obstacles block the line of sight.

Examples

• Drivers must approach a blind corner with extreme caution.
• The accident occurred at the blind corner near the old factory.
• The new housing development created several blind corners on the previously straight road.

Advanced Usage

• "to take a blind corner": To drive around a corner without being able to see what is coming.
  • Never overtake another vehicle when taking a blind corner.
• The concept is often used in safety warnings and driving instructions to emphasize the need for reduced speed and heightened awareness.

Variants and Related Words

• Blind spot (n): An area that cannot be seen, either in a vehicle's mirrors or from a driver's position. While related, a "blind spot" is typically not a fixed street feature but a limitation of the vehicle or driver's position.
• Blind summit (n): A similar hazard on a road where a hill crest obstructs the view of the road ahead, as opposed to a corner.

Synonyms

• Hidden turn
• Obscured intersection

Related Phrases

• "Blind corner ahead": A common warning sign posted on roads.
  • The sign reading "Blind corner ahead" prompted her to slow down.

Noun

1. a street corner that you cannot see around as you are driving