Driver information method

A driver information method is provided, wherein an image of the surrounding area is captured by at least one side camera attached to the motor vehicle. The image contains an image capturing area that lies essentially laterally relative to the motor vehicle. A display unit, which is visible to the driver of a motor vehicle, outputs a screen image that contains a reproduction of the image of the surrounding area, the reproduction being graphically processed, if desired, and being preferably in essence photo-realistic. The output of the screen image is only temporary; and an obstructed view situation, in which an obstructed lateral view of the driver is to be assumed, is detected on the basis of distance signals of at least one environment detection system that is not based on a camera. The output of the screen image is automatically started when an obstructed view situation is detected. 本发明涉及种机动车中的驾驶者信息方法，其中由两个侧面摄像机分别拍摄个环境图像，侧面摄像机在机动车的相对置的两侧分别在位于机动车前远部的拍摄位置处安装在机动车上并且基本上垂直于机动车的行驶方向取向，环境图像包含基本上设置于机动车侧面的拍摄区域，并且在机