Blind spots in driving test

Ruby1

I had my driving test today and got two grade 2s and a grade 3 (fail) for checking my blind spots when turning left. I was under the impression this was necessary to check for cyclists you could cut off. The tester said this was dangerous to do as I was approaching a junction (though moving very slowly). Do blind spots only need to be checked when moving off, overtaking and changing lanes and never when turning right or left??

dillo2k10

Ruby1 wrote: »

I had my driving test today and got two grade 2s and a grade 3 (fail) for checking my blind spots when turning left. I was under the impression this was necessary to check for cyclists you could cut off. The tester said this was dangerous to do as I was approaching a junction (though moving very slowly). Do blind spots only need to be checked when moving off, overtaking and changing lanes and never when turning right or left??

I think so yes, I had a driving lesson today and I checked my blind spit once when turning left and once when changing from the driving lane to the turning lane(right) when it appeared, my instructor said that was wrong.

All other times he never said anything.

starlit

Generally its when you move off, change lanes/direction, overtaking, and may be necessary at a roundabout. The purpose of checking blindspots to see if a cyclist be coming on your left so check left mirror and left blindspot over your shoulder, certain driving situations means you need too in particular when turning left and to check that a vehicle could be in your blindspot that you be able to deal with it if they are. A blindspot generally be an area of view you may not see in your mirrors so check blindspot, any vehicle, pedestrian, animal, cyclist or motorcyclist be in your blindspot that you may not see in your mirrors.
A blindspot is what ever be hidden from view in your mirror that only a blindspot would show that the hazard is there.

Checking your blindspot is only a quick glance though. All round observation and looking at mirrors. Its just before and after generally is the time to check your blindspot but if the road condition suits then maybe look

ADIDriving

The level of observation is different in different situations. Roughly if you are moving off, doing a turnabout or reverse around a corner you will be turning your head 135'. If you are changing lane or at a junction it will be more like 90'.
Basicly approaching a minor turn you will be checking mirrors and looking at the new road. At a T-junction you will be using mirrors and looking both directions along the new road.