Rule 159 ↗: Check the blind spot before moving off
Rule 159 : The Essential Blind Spot Check
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Rule 159 : The Essential Blind Spot Check
CHECK THE BLIND SPOT :
Drivers must look over their shoulders to see areas not captured by rearview or side mirrors .
GUIDELINE OVERVIEW
A specific regulatory safety guideline focused on the moment a vehicle transitions from stationary to moving .
PERFORM BEFORE MOVING OFF
The check must be completed as the final safety step immediately before the vehicle begins to move .