Checking your blind spot
Discussion
Hey everyone, I was wondering if you could clarify something for me, I had discussion with a friend last night in a bar (who has apparently done a defensive driving course) who said his wife did the seemingly extremely dangerous thing of turning her head to check her blind spot before changing lane etc..apparently you should never take your eye off straight ahead even for a split second. I checked the highway code which says to check your blind spots by turning your head. He said because he was a defensive driver trained guy you're taught to check your blind spot with your mirrors... what does the IAM say about checking blind spots? I always thought you should place your mirrors well to allow for the best visability and still check your blindspot by physically looking.
JustNeil said:
This is a requirement for a motorcycle test (called a lifesaver), so he's saying that everyone who has passed their motorbike test is riding dangerously? What utter tosh!
He needs to take a few more lessons with someone who knows what they're talking about, or get his money back.
...I don't want to put the guy down. I just wanted to be sure in myself that I'm exercising best practice (regardless of level of driver training) by physically turning my head to check your blindspot (either stationary or in motion).He needs to take a few more lessons with someone who knows what they're talking about, or get his money back.
MrB1obby said:
7mike said:
MrB1obby said:
Haven't read the whole post.
As a biker, you look over your shoulders to check your blind spots. That guy is a complete tool.
Assuming you are referring to the ‘defensive driving bloke’ described in the op; I suspect a little bit of ‘Chinese Whispers’. Guy in the pub said his wife’s sister’s best friend’s husband said……As a biker, you look over your shoulders to check your blind spots. That guy is a complete tool.
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