What is the correct way to check the road when starting to drive and merging with traffic?
- Correct answer: Glance in the mirrors and turn our head in the direction to which we intend to drive.
- Look as far as possible ahead.
- Glance at the rear view mirror and make sure that there are no vehicles behind us.
- Plan our merging with vehicle traffic near us.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Glance in the mirrors and turn our head in the direction to which we intend to drive.
Mirrors have blind spots in which a vehicle, motorcycle or pedestrian may be hidden. So when merging with traffic, for example before pulling out of a parking space or off the hard shoulder, look in the mirrors and also turn your head in the direction in which you intend to move, to see what the mirrors do not show. Looking only in the rear view mirror is not enough, because it does not cover all the blind spots.