My driving test is quite near.I have been taught to check the blind spots while moving off by looking over right shoulder.But today i read from somewhere that we also have to check blind spots while changing lanes,Can you plz tell me that who is to do?
And any other advice you can give regarding my test!
Thanks
2007-01-20 19:49:49 · 24 answers · asked by chaudhary 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Use those mirrors. Make sure you have them adjusted to your liking prior to taking the exam
2007-01-20 19:53:47 · answer #1 · answered by BigWashSr 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Relying solely on just the mirrors are for STUPID people. No, it's not possible to eliminate blind spots by adjusting your mirrors. What if there is a biker right next to you, how is the mirrors going to show that? Even if you adjust the mirrors, it would create another blind spot at another angle. I physically turn my head, it's for safety issues and a good habit also. Sometimes, you just can't see that bicyclist that is in your blind spot and it only takes like a second. Some people cut you off because they know it's ok to. Maybe they have been paying attention to the side mirrors for a few seconds already and they know that you are the only car that is next to them or slightly behind them? Most most people do it because they don't know the proper way to be safe and think they are all that knowing-how-to-drive of a driver.
2016-03-29 07:14:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-20 22:38:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do the same look over your shoulder - BUT check with your instructor first. The reason for this is, happened to me a few times, I go to change lane and there was nothing in my mirrors but when I looked over my shoulder there was a car right next to me - in my blind spot.
2007-01-20 21:17:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You know how you check your mirrors and, knowing they don't show everything, you throw a quick glance over your shoulder to check the blind spot? That's it exactly. There you are, you knew already.
You need to do the same when pulling back in, only this time it's a glance over your left shoulder.
Always remember the examiner isn't out to get you, if you're good enough you will pass, as simple as that. They have no quotas to fulfil.
Your instructor must think you're good enough or he/she wouldn't have recommended you take your test. They don't like having failures on their statistics.
Good luck.
2007-01-20 20:33:54 · answer #5 · answered by champer 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Strictly speaking it isn't a requirement of the test to check blindspots when changing lanes. If your mirror work is effective and properly timed you don't have to use a blindspot check.
However there is no harm in doing such a check, first assess the situation using both interior & door mirrors, if you feel it's necessary just before you commit yourself give a blindspot check in the direction you intend to move (as you would before you move off from the side of the road).
Make sure the blindspot check is brief however as taking your eyes off the road for too long often causes the steering to drift in less experienced drivers. Okay?
2007-01-20 19:58:57 · answer #6 · answered by uncle fester 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Uncle fester has summed it up nicely. It is not compulsory to check blind spot upon changing lanes. However, you as the pilot, will know if it needs a quick check or not for the manoeuvre you are performing, as you will know, or should know, which observations you have done. The key is Effective Observations. So not every lane change will require a blind spot check. If in doubt, do one.
2007-01-21 11:03:25 · answer #7 · answered by breezinabout 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well you already know how to check your blind spots,its all about looking at all times,The most important thing is to keep your eyes moving,check your mirrors,be aware of whats all around you not just in front of you.Get plenty of sleep the night before and try not to be too nervous.Good luck
2007-01-20 19:57:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its been a long time since i passed my test but if your not sure it would do no harm to glance over your right or left shoulder depending on the direction of lane change after all better safe than sorry . good luck with your test.
2007-01-21 01:39:26 · answer #9 · answered by HUDSON HAWK 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when changing lanes the way to check your blind spot is to just move your head so that your chin touches your shoulder. but remember it is just a quick look. regarding your test just try to stay calm, consecrate on the road, and not what the examiner is doing (marking your sheet). if in doubt about what the examiner has said just ask them to repeat it again. please let me know how you get on.
2007-01-21 07:27:48 · answer #10 · answered by donna m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As regards checking blind spots in your mirror some cars have aspheric mirrors convex mirror + laser line + aspheric mirror .
The aspheric part of the mirror is for blind spots at the drivers side very useful.
2007-01-21 09:53:00 · answer #11 · answered by Russell B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋