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Difficulty: EasyPre-Manoeuvre Observation

You are parked at the left-hand kerb and have checked your interior and exterior mirrors. What final observation must you make before moving off into traffic?

  1. A
    Rely entirely on your side mirrors to confirm that the road behind is clear
  2. Check your right shoulder blind spot to ensure no road users are alongsideAnswer
  3. C
    Focus exclusively on the vehicle parked directly ahead to judge pulling-out clearance
  4. D
    Assume parked vehicles behind you will shield you from oncoming traffic

Answer

Check your right shoulder blind spot to ensure no road users are alongside.
Before moving off from the kerb, checking the blind spot over your right shoulder is essential because door and rear-view mirrors cannot show road users positioned directly alongside the vehicle.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess the visual coverage provided by vehicle mirrors
Interior and exterior mirrors reveal traffic approaching from the rear but leave unviewed areas alongside the vehicle.
Mirrors have physical limitations in field of view known as blind spots.
2
Perform a final physical observation over the right shoulder before moving off
Any approaching cyclists, motorcyclists, or overtaking vehicles in the blind spot are detected.
Direct shoulder checks ensure 360-degree awareness and prevent pulling out into the path of unseen road users.

Key Concept

Pre-manoeuvre observation and blind spot checking before moving off
Estimated Time:45s
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Pre-Manoeuvre Observation

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