Hazard and Risk Perception
What is a 'blind spot' on a vehicle?
- ✓An area around the vehicle not visible in either the interior or exterior mirrors
- ○A smudged area on the windscreen that blocks the view
- ○The area directly in front of the bonnet
- ○A dazzled patch caused by oncoming headlights
Correct answer
An area around the vehicle not visible in either the interior or exterior mirrors
Blind spots exist where the mirrors give no coverage, typically to the rear-sides of the vehicle. Drivers must turn their head to check these areas before changing lanes or pulling out.
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