Driver's Side Front Roof Pillar & Visibility - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

gokartride · 10-26-2009, 02:21 PM

It's typical, when moving from one car to another, for things to seem off/out-of-place. Give it time.

AmyV · 10-26-2009, 02:28 PM

Long story short, you'll adapt

I switched from driving a 67 Ford Fairlane to the Yaris. Haha so I felt like everything was in the way! A couple weeks later, everything felt like it fit. Give it some time, pay attention to where blind spots are (they are different for every car and every person!), and you will be just fine

msmitka · 10-27-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by AmyV

Long story short, you'll adapt

I switched from driving a 67 Ford Fairlane to the Yaris. Haha so I felt like everything was in the way! A couple weeks later, everything felt like it fit. Give it some time, pay attention to where blind spots are (they are different for every car and every person!), and you will be just fine

Thanks. Actually, I'm already more comfortable with it, but as you and others have said, paying attention is important. Getting too comfortable isn't a good thing.

Now, as for that '67 Fairlane - that's when a car was a car! I wonder how many Yari would fit inside it?

AmyV · 10-27-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by msmitka

Now, as for that '67 Fairlane - that's when a car was a car! I wonder how many Yari would fit inside it?

Haha, yeah. At least 3

I park my Yaris right next to the Fairlane every night, and the Yaris is a freaking dwarf next to it!

So I just keep telling my Yaris that size doesn't matter...

And I will set up my garage here as soon as I have time. Then you can take a peek at my Fairlane.

talnlnky · 10-27-2009, 11:20 AM

blind spots in the rear are a bigger concern for me... due to the short length of the yaris, the blind spots are wider in the rear than on most vehicles.

birdman · 10-27-2009, 08:51 PM

I have driven my lift back in insane fast traffic and never had a problem with the front pillars. There is a bit of a blind spot if you don't carefully position the drivers side mirror. Nearly got creamed a few times pulling into the left lane with a vehicle hiding in that blind spot.

Sir A.Y. Atoyot · 10-27-2009, 08:56 PM

I almost had a head-on collision on my insurance agent's parking lot when I first got the car! I've learned to "bob and weave" a bit to see past the post when turning or changing lanes - I do it now without thinking.

birdman · 10-27-2009, 09:02 PM

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.

*tomato* · 10-27-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by wooverstone8

Overtime you'll get use to the blind spots on the Yaris and learn to work around them.

+1

OP: I felt the same way the first time I test drove the Yaris.
the car I had before (may she rest in peace) had EXCELLENT visibility all around.
Took a while to even feel comfortable parallel parking the Yaris (can't see the sidewalk, can't see in front of the hood) but you do it eventually.

You'll adapt, you'll see

birdman · 10-27-2009, 09:29 PM

Had an Audi once that sensed the curb and automatically tilted down the side mirrors when placed in reverse then returned them to their memory position when moved forward. Now I manually use my power mirrors to view the curb.
For all the Audis refinement I still think the Yaris is the best car for money I've ever had. I was thinking about the Mini before I learned it had no spare tire. The Yaris is so marvelously adequate.

Yaris Hilton · 10-27-2009, 09:52 PM

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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 · 10-28-2009, 07:52 AM

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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.

bronsin · 10-28-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by birdman

Had an Audi once that sensed the curb and automatically tilted down the side mirrors when placed in reverse then returned them to their memory position when moved forward. Now I manually use my power mirrors to view the curb.
For all the Audis refinement I still think the Yaris is the best car for money I've ever had. I was thinking about the Mini before I learned it had no spare tire. The Yaris is so marvelously adequate.

Yeah Audi's have all those nutball features which will only failin the long run and cause all kinds of trouble. The simpler the better...

10-27-2009, 11:20 AM	#23
talnlnky Audio Junky Drives: 08 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 1,412	blind spots in the rear are a bigger concern for me... due to the short length of the yaris, the blind spots are wider in the rear than on most vehicles. __________________

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gokartride Drives: 2009 Yaris 3-Door Liftback Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 213	It's typical, when moving from one car to another, for things to seem off/out-of-place. Give it time.

10-26-2009, 02:28 PM	#20
AmyV she was an American girl Drives: 2008 Yaris HB, 67 Fairlane 500 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Highland, CA Posts: 85	Long story short, you'll adapt I switched from driving a 67 Ford Fairlane to the Yaris. Haha so I felt like everything was in the way! A couple weeks later, everything felt like it fit. Give it some time, pay attention to where blind spots are (they are different for every car and every person!), and you will be just fine

10-27-2009, 08:51 PM	#24
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	I have driven my lift back in insane fast traffic and never had a problem with the front pillars. There is a bit of a blind spot if you don't carefully position the drivers side mirror. Nearly got creamed a few times pulling into the left lane with a vehicle hiding in that blind spot.

10-27-2009, 08:56 PM	#25
Sir A.Y. Atoyot Drives: '08 5-door Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey, BC Canada Posts: 176	I almost had a head-on collision on my insurance agent's parking lot when I first got the car! I've learned to "bob and weave" a bit to see past the post when turning or changing lanes - I do it now without thinking.

10-27-2009, 09:02 PM	#26
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	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.

10-27-2009, 09:29 PM	#28
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	Had an Audi once that sensed the curb and automatically tilted down the side mirrors when placed in reverse then returned them to their memory position when moved forward. Now I manually use my power mirrors to view the curb. For all the Audis refinement I still think the Yaris is the best car for money I've ever had. I was thinking about the Mini before I learned it had no spare tire. The Yaris is so marvelously adequate.