Rule 159 : The Essential Blind Spot Check

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Highway Code Rule 159

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Rule 159 ↗: Check the blind spot before moving off

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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 .