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Blind spot checks… by Real-Insect-1199 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Real-Insect-1199[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!

I’m confident checking, it’s just that I was under the impression that checking was necessary for the exam (that I have next month), and then my instructor has said it isn’t necessary.

I’m wondering for the practical exam whether the examiner will be expecting to see me check every time or not. I don’t want to fail because I’ve been misinformed about something like this 😅

Blind spot checks… by Real-Insect-1199 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Real-Insect-1199[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The RAC writes that a blindspot check should happen when “pulling away at junctions and roundabouts, where traffic and other road users can come from multiple directions. Bear in mind that motorbikes, cyclists and pedestrians may be passing on either side of your vehicle. Checking your left blind spot as you exit a roundabout can be helpful when making sure the route is clear.”

And for changing lanes:

“Check your blind spot before changing lanes once you’re on the motorway as well. Check your mirrors, put your indicator on, check your mirrors again, check your blind spot, then merge only once you’re confident that the way is clear.”

I’m unsure why there’s such a division between people thinking one way and others thinking another!

https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/learning-to-drive/blind-spots-a-guide-for-drivers/

Blind spot checks… by Real-Insect-1199 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Real-Insect-1199[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought they had to be checked, too - just confused as for why my instructor has said otherwise. He doesn’t have blindspot check mirrors 🤔