Motorway changing lane protocol (lemm.ee)

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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

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[-] bstix@feddit.dk 17 points 3 days ago

Yes, it's both taught and necessary.

It may seem excessive when you've been checking the rear- and side mirrors for a long distance and you know that nobody is behind you.. But it's also in that exact situation that you'll be surprised to see that some fucker has been cruising in your blind spot for a long time. Always check and don't cruise in the overtake lane.

[-] Dark_Arc@social.packetloss.gg 6 points 3 days ago

it's also in that exact situation that you'll be surprised to see that some fucker has been cruising in your blind spot for a long time.

An additional helpful tip is to get out of people's blind spots. Don't be the one driving in another person's blind spot for an extended amount of time because they are a lot more likely to turn into you.

[-] magnetosphere@fedia.io 1 points 3 days ago

How can you tell when you’re in another driver’s blind spot?

[-] Dark_Arc@social.packetloss.gg 6 points 3 days ago

I mean you can't stay out of their "exact" blind spot, but vehicles aren't that different. The blind spot is typically in the range of behind the driver's side door to a few feet behind the rear bumper.

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