Patent ID: 6902305
Filing Date: 2005-06-07
Classification: B60Q

Abstract:
1. A method of locating a position of a wheeled vehicle by an operator thereof for the purpose of over overtaking other traffic participants in which use is made of a road surface area around the vehicle, the method comprising the steps of: projecting a light beam from a light source on a vehicle part to be located, substantially downwards on to a road surface, such that at uninhibited projection thereof, a lighted spot is created on the road surface by the use of at least one focusing lens, at least substantially outside and to a rear and side of a plan view circumference of the vehicle; evaluating by an operator of the vehicle whether there is sufficient room to overtake other traffic participants by comparing a position of the lighted spot on the road surface relative to positions of the other traffic participants; and emitting the light beam permanently during moving operation of the vehicle.