Driving & Blind Spot

mjoneseyjones

If you can't throw a quick glance across your shoulder without steering that direction, you should probably get down the doctors and have your motor skills checked.

I think it's been adequately explained by everyone except strider as to why it's risky changing lanes and assuming you know what's around you.

topdaddy_2

mjoneseyjones wrote: »

If you can't throw a quick glance across your shoulder without steering that direction, you should probably get down the doctors and have your motor skills checked.

I think it's been adequately explained by everyone except strider as to why it's risky changing lanes and assuming you know what's around you.

Its not risky.

mjoneseyjones

Yeah it is. I think the vast majority of people including those who set driving standards would agree.

Car_54

The subject is explained simply by the Driving Standards Agency. The emphasis is mine.

"There will be occasions when it will be necessary to check blind spots on the move. These blind spots will be to either side and should not require looking round, but rather a quick sideways glance.

Looking right round to check blind spots on the move is unnecessary and dangerous, especially when driving at high speeds; in the time it takes you'll lose touch with what's happening in front..

Regular & sensible use of the mirrors will keep you up to date with what's happening behind. You will, however, still need to know ehen a glance into the blind spots is needed."

mjoneseyjones

[quote=[Deleted User];66689445]The subject is explained simply by the Driving Standards Agency. The emphasis is mine.

"There will be occasions when it will be necessary to check blind spots on the move. These blind spots will be to either side and should not require looking round, but rather a quick sideways glance.

Looking right round to check blind spots on the move is unnecessary and dangerous, especially when driving at high speeds; in the time it takes you'll lose touch with what's happening in front..

Regular & sensible use of the mirrors will keep you up to date with what's happening behind. You will, however, still need to know ehen a glance into the blind spots is needed."[/QUOTE]


I don't think anyone has suggested looking right round?

badami

ElkyElky wrote: »

May not be a specific law but you'd be foolish not to check blind spots, more so when changing lanes.

Many times I would have caused an accident had I not checked my blind spot. Especially on motorways where a car may be travelling just marginally faster than you in the other lane, they will be hidden in your blind spot for a longer period.

Motorcyclists call this a 'lifesaver' and rightly so.

Thank you for your comments
A driving instructor challenged me, that it is illegal to check your shoulders whilst driving on the Motorways or on a Dual carriage way I know he is 100% wrong, but it is very difficult to make him understand.He refuses to ask any one who has the knowledge regarding the issue. he think he will loose his prestige.!!!!

badami

photome wrote: »

I would hope it is common sense to check any part of the road that you are going to move in to before you do it.

Unfortunatley many people dont which is why there are so many accidents.

Please check all blind spots before manouvering

hopefully the OP will return this time unlike back in 2012

Your comments are appriciated
A driving instructor challenged me, that it is illegal to check your shoulders whilst driving on the Motorways or on a Dual carriage way I know he is 100% wrong, but it is very difficult to make him understand.He refuses to ask any one who has the knowledge regarding the issue. he think he will loose his prestige.!!!!

topdaddy_2

badami wrote: »

A driving instructor challenged , that it is illegal to check your shoulders whilst driving on the Motorways or on a Dual carriage way I know he is 100% wrong, but it is very difficult to make him understand.He refuses to ask any one who has the knowledge regarding the issue. he think he will loose his prestige.!!!!

He said its ilegal? That cant be right. What crime would be committed?

DoctorFoster

badami wrote: »

A driving instructor challenged , that it is illegal to check your shoulders whilst driving on the Motorways or on a Dual carriage way I know he is 100% wrong, but it is very difficult to make him understand.He refuses to ask any one who has the knowledge regarding the issue. he think he will loose his prestige.!!!!

He challenged to to what?

zagfles

Checking over your shoulder can be dangerous and unnecessary if you've adjusted your wing mirrors correctly. If you can see the side of your car, they are far too far in and you'll have a massive blind spot. It's pointless having a big overlap between the rear view mirror and the side mirrors just because you want to check the side of your car is still there.

If your mirrors are adjusted properly then an overtaking motorbike or car should always be in view, first in your rear view mirror, then your side mirror, then in your peripheral vision while looking at the side mirror. Check this next time a motorbike overtakes you. Or start by checking with an overtaking car - if you've got a car-sized blind spot your mirrors are ridiculously badly adjusted!

See http://www.caranddriver.com/features...id-blind-spots

http://www.cartalk.com/content/avoiding-blind-spot-5

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBj89kyTvWo

(US sites so swap right and left!)