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Difficulty: MediumOvertaking Rules

Before moving out to overtake a vehicle on a multi-lane road, checking the interior and exterior mirrors provides a complete view, making a shoulder check unnecessary.

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The statement is false. Under UK Highway Code Rule 162, before moving out to overtake, drivers must make sure the road is clear ahead and behind, taking particular care to check their blind spots. Mirrors do not cover all angles around the vehicle, so relying exclusively on them risks pulling out into the path of an unseen road user.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess the visual coverage provided by vehicle mirrors during pre-overtaking observation.
Mirrors provide rearward and partial side vision but leave unmonitored blind spots adjacent to the vehicle.
Physical mirror angles cannot capture the entire perimeter around the vehicle.
2
Determine the required observation routine before commencing an overtaking manoeuvre under UK driving rules.
Drivers must combine mirror checks with a physical shoulder check into blind spot areas.
Highway Code Rule 162 requires drivers to ensure the road is clear ahead and behind, including checking blind spots, before pulling out.

Key Concept

Pre-manoeuvre observation and blind spot checks prior to overtaking
Estimated Time:45s
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