Safe and Economical Driving
Even with correctly adjusted mirrors, to make sure no vehicle is in the blind spot before changing lanes you must:
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
- A Rely only on the rear-view mirrors
- ✓ Turn your head and look through the side window
- C Sound the horn to warn
- D Accelerate to get ahead of any possible vehicle
Why this is the correct answer
There is always a blind spot on both sides of the vehicle that the mirrors do not cover. To check it, you must turn your head slightly and look through the side window.
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