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Difficulty: EasyPre-Manoeuvre Observation

You are driving along a two-lane dual carriageway and intend to move into the right-hand lane to overtake a slower vehicle. What observation should you make before you signal or change direction?

  1. A
    Focus exclusively on the vehicle directly ahead to judge closing distance
  2. Check your interior and right-hand door mirrors to assess following and overtaking trafficAnswer
  3. C
    Signal right immediately before checking any mirrors or surrounding blind spots
  4. D
    Look only at the hard shoulder on the left for stationary hazards

Answer

Check your interior and right-hand door mirrors to assess following and overtaking traffic.
Before making any manoeuvre, including signalling or changing lanes, drivers must follow the Mirrors-Signal-Manoeuvre (MSM) routine. Checking the interior mirror and the right door mirror ensures you know the speed and position of vehicles behind and alongside before indicating or moving out.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Apply the Mirrors-Signal-Manoeuvre (MSM) routine prior to changing lane or direction
Identify that mirror checks must always precede signalling and steering
Observing first ensures you are fully aware of vehicles approaching from behind or overtaking before you indicate your intention.
2
Determine the specific mirrors required for moving to the right
Check the interior rear-view mirror for general rear traffic and the right exterior mirror for vehicles in the overtaking lane
Using both mirrors gives an accurate assessment of speed and distance of traffic in the target lane.

Key Concept

Pre-manoeuvre observation using the Mirrors-Signal-Manoeuvre (MSM) routine before changing lanes
Estimated Time:45s
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Pre-Manoeuvre Observation

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