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Driving Test Blind Spot Checks.

Checking Blind Spots On Your Driving Test

Based On The NSW Guide To The Driving Test.      guide-to-driving-test

Blind spots checks are also known as head checks and shoulder checks.

If you miss three blind spot checks on your driving test you will probably fail.  So every time your blinker is blinking check the appropriate blind spot.  Every time.

You must turn your head and check your blind spots before:
• Changing lanes.
• Leaving or returning to the kerb.
Before leaving the kerb,   blink for at least 5 seconds and the very last thing before you move your car is a blind spot check.
Returning to the kerb, check your left blind spots.

• Merging or diverging.
• Reversing.
Before reversing, check three mirrors and both blind spots,   looking mainly over your left shoulder out the back window while reversing.

• Turning left – looking for pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles that could be
beside you in your blind spot.
Every time you turn left,    blink  and check your left blind spot – well before the turn.   NOT during the left turn.

• Turning right – looking for vehicles that may be overtaking you.
Before making any right turn, check your right blind spot, looking for cars, bikes etc overtaking you on the right.
You can do the check as you approach the right turn or just before the turn.
• Joining the traffic stream.
• Leaving the inside lane of a multi lane roundabout.
When you are on the inside or right lane check your LEFT blind spot as you leave the roundabout. You are making sure the traffic in the left lane is not going to turn in front of you.  

On your driving test slow down for roundabouts and then you will time to blink left when leaving plus check your blind spot.
When reversing you must turn your head and look over your shoulder to check
through the rear window for vehicles and pedestrians that may not be visible
in your mirror. All vehicles have blind spots behind.

Any questions please call or contact me.   If you want to book a driving lesson please call.  0438 364 244

 

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RMS Driving Test NSW RTA Driving Test

Getting Ready For Your RMS Driving Test.

There are two overlooked things that are really important for your RMS driving test.
Refer to the “The Guide To The Driving Test” and make sure your understand this

Before proceeding through traffic lights, you must turn your head and check to ensure there are no vehicles that may be ‘running’ the red light, or pedestrians crossing against the ‘don’t walk’ sign. You must also turn your head and check to ensure it is safe before proceeding across a railway level crossing.

Therefore BEFORE you enter an intersection with traffic lights you MUST turn your head and look right and left.  If you do not do this you will fail.   Even if there is no road on your left or right you still must turn your head.   Cos you need to look for pedestrians as well as bikes, cars, trucks etc.

The other overlooked thing is blind spots checks.  Simply, every time a blinker is blinking there is a blind spot to check.  Every time you change direction,  as in turn left,  you must indicate your intention and check the blind spot.

You must turn your head and check your blind spots before:
• Changing lanes.
• Leaving or returning to the kerb.
• Merging or diverging.
• Reversing.
• Turning left – looking for pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles that could be beside you   in your blind spot.
• Turning right – looking for vehicles that may be overtaking you.
• Joining the traffic stream.
• Leaving the inside lane of a multi lane roundabout.
When reversing you must turn your head and look over your shoulder.

On your RTA driving test you must do all blind spot checks because if you miss three you will fail. And you will be grumpy plus have to redo the RTA driving test.

When going through multi-lane roundabouts slow it down so you can blink left to leave the roundabout plus check your left blind spot if you are in the right lane.  On my video page have a look at the three videos, may help you pass your driving test. Good Luck !

Katie passed RMS driving test
Katie passed the RMS Driving test

Any questions about your RMS driving test, call Cameron 0438 364 244

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