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Zorluk: OrtaJoining the Motorway

When accelerating along an entry slip road to join a motorway, what is the main purpose of glancing over your right shoulder before merging?

  1. A
    To confirm that approaching drivers have flashed their headlights to give you right of way
  2. B
    To look for an opening that allows you to move directly across into the middle overtaking lane
  3. To check for vehicles travelling in the blind spots not covered by your mirrorsCevap
  4. D
    To assume drivers of large goods vehicles in the left lane have full visibility of your vehicle

Cevap

To check for vehicles travelling in the blind spots not covered by your mirrors
Before merging onto the motorway from the slip road, checking your mirrors alone is not sufficient because other vehicles may be travelling in your vehicle's blind spots. A quick shoulder check to the right confirms that the space you intend to merge into is clear and safe.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Assess the motorway traffic flow while accelerating along the slip road.
You identify an appropriate gap in the left-hand lane of the main carriageway.
Matching the speed of traffic in lane 1 allows for a smooth, safe integration.
2
Perform a rapid sideways check over your right shoulder just before merging.
Any vehicles hidden from the view of your interior and exterior mirrors are spotted.
Mirrors have blind zones where nearby vehicles can remain invisible until checked directly.

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Observation and blind spot checks when joining a motorway
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Joining the Motorway

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