LEAF Certification Practice Test

When does the Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system sound a tone in the 2022 Nissan LEAF?

1. When the driver activates the turn signal with a vehicle detected in the blind spot

2. At any speed above 30 mph

3. When the vehicle is in reverse

4. Only when the vehicle is stationary

The correct answer is: When the driver activates the turn signal with a vehicle detected in the blind spot

The Blind Spot Warning (BSW) system in the 2022 Nissan LEAF is designed to enhance safety by alerting drivers to the presence of vehicles in their blind spots. When the driver activates the turn signal and a vehicle is detected in the blind spot area, the system provides an auditory warning to help prevent a potential lane change collision. This feature is particularly important as it prompts the driver to be cautious and check mirrors or look over their shoulder before making a maneuver that could endanger themselves or other road users. The other scenarios mentioned, such as functioning at any speed above 30 mph, alerting while in reverse, or only when stationary, do not correctly reflect how the BSW is intended to operate. The system is specifically contingent upon the activation of the turn signal while a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, which highlights the relevance of this particular safety feature in active driving situations.