Visibility from driver's seat?

[scottf200]

Do the A pillars ... create problematic blind spots?

Did you already watch this video. They talked about that (A1+A2 pillar) in the way I would have guessed it'd worked but others 'influencers' seemed to gush over visibly.

https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/forum/threads/tesla-cybertruck-review-throttle-house.11966/

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[VR Driving]

I haven't driven the real one yet, but have driven thousands of miles in VR. I think it is a very good and wide field of view.

 

[Stinkd]

I want to bring this discussion back in the forefront. I sat in the drivers seat of a Cybertruck two times so far, in the San Jose showroom, and I do not quite understand the visibility this truck will have on the open road.

I'm very interested in current owner's opinions of the view while driving in crowded town areas/twisty country roads, and other roadways.

There is little view in front of the truck from the driver's perspective aside from the view beginning after a a few feet. The front of the truck in pretty Long.

Then there is the view of the triangular mini window area on the driver's left between windshield and side window. That is a thick/wide set up Tesla designed it as. This design reminds me of my Toyota Prius V5, but much larger and that area is not as cumbersome.

Then the dashboard is really far from the drivers seat, like it seems the windshield is unnecessarily distant from the driver's seat, making it feel like the front of the truck is far.

--- I tried to explain my descriptions, but yea I hope I made some sense of what I'm saying.

 

[FutureTruck]

The visibility in the CT is well below average for a full size truck. The odd angles make visibility a challenge and the complete blackout of the rear and camera solution need to be improved.
Would rate the CT a 5/10 for visibility, not the worst but not good and on the very low end for a full size truck. Good news is when they put in better cameras and screens it should improve and 360view will be a big help.

 

[Crissa]

The visibility in the CT is well below average for a full size truck.

*Citation not included.

-Crissa

 

[Longranger]

The citation must be from the university of IMHO.

 

[Ruffles]

Just came across this thread. I'm one who notices but deals with it. Part of what makes my truck worse with A pillar obstruction on left turns is my wiper is not fully returning to the park spot behind the pillar. It sticks out in the windshield. I'm seeing service about it next week.

 

[SSonnentag]

Visibility was one of my concerns, but due to the extreme slant on the A-pillar and the presence of the small triangular window, visibility hasn't proven to be any worse than the other cars I've owned recently. Of course, older cars that don't comply with modern crash-worthiness standards have significantly greater visibility due to their tiny support structures.

In short, forward and side visibility isn't a concern. YMMV with rear visibility. I haven't had any trouble getting used to using the screen for rear visibility. If I need to carry something that requires the tailgate to be down I will keep the tonneau cover open so that the rearview mirror will function.

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