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Fitting properly adjusted convex exterior mirrors to a car eliminates all blind spots, removing the need for a driver to take a sideways glance (shoulder check) before changing lanes.

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False. Convex exterior mirrors widen the field of vision but do not completely eliminate blind spots, so a physical shoulder check is still required before changing lanes.
The statement is false because while convex mirrors provide a wider angle of vision than flat glass, significant blind spots remain on both sides of the vehicle where other road users cannot be seen in the mirrors alone.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the optical properties and limitations of convex vehicle mirrors.
Convex mirrors offer a broader field of view and make objects appear smaller and farther away, but they cannot show areas directly adjacent to the vehicle pillars or rear quarters.
Vehicle bodywork and geometry inherently create areas outside the reflective arc of standard side mirrors.
2
Determine the necessary observation routine before changing lanes.
A physical sideways glance (shoulder check) into the vehicle's blind spot must be performed in addition to checking mirrors.
This confirms whether a vehicle, motorcyclist, or cyclist is travelling in the unseen zone alongside.

Key Concept

Limitations of vehicle mirrors and the necessity of blind spot checks
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Navigating Vehicle Blind Spots

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