Motorway changing lane protocol
Motorway changing lane protocol
This has probably come up before but do you think it is taught or necessary to look over your shoulder to check blindspot when changing lanes on the motorway?
I just need to add an edit. I'm specifically referring to looking over your shoulder on a motorway. Checking mirrors and blindspot is not under question
You are 100% responsible for where your vehicle is moving, that includes any blindspots. If you have a blindspot you MUST check it before moving into the space. So turn your head!
Sit in your car, physically, in real life. Have a friend take a bunch of traffic cones, or trash cans. Look forward, don't move your head, using your mirrors only. Have your friend walk around your vehicle, putting down a cone when you can't see them, and another cone when you can start to see them again.... If there was any point where you couldn't see your friend, that is a blind spot which you MUST check.