Car permit · Passing and lanes

Look at the zones marked in the picture. Which routine covers both the mirror areas and the blind spots when you switch lanes?

Look at the zones marked in the picture. Which routine covers both the mirror areas and the blind spots when you switch lanes?

Correct answer: Signal, check the mirrors, then glance quickly over your shoulder.

Answer options

  1. ASignal and glance over your shoulder, but never use the mirrors
  2. BSignal and check the mirrors, but never turn your head
  3. CSignal, check the mirrors, then glance quickly over your shoulder Correct

Why

Mirrors show the green zones, but the red blind spots beside the car stay hidden unless you turn your head. Signaling first warns other drivers, the mirror check covers the space behind you, and the shoulder glance covers what the mirrors miss.

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Topic: Passing and lanes   License: Car permit

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