Car permit · Defensive driving
Which part of the road counts as your blind spot?
Correct answer: The zone you can check only by turning your head.
Answer options
- AThe zone directly behind your rear bumper.
- BThe zone that shows up in your rearview mirror.
- CThe zone you can check only by turning your head. Correct
Why
As the red zones in the picture show, a car's mirrors leave areas to each side and toward the rear uncovered; these blind spots can be checked only by turning your head to look.
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Topic: Defensive driving License: Car permit
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