What does 'blind spot' mean?
- A An area of road covered by your right-hand mirror
- B An area of road covered by your left-hand mirror
- C An area of road that cannot be seen, even with mirrors
- D An area of road that’s not lit by your headlights
Why this is the answer
Blind spots can occur when bodywork - such as a door or window pillar - restricts your view. Different types of vehicle have different blind spots.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- An area of road covered by your right-hand mirror — An area a mirror covers is the opposite of a blind spot.
- B
- An area of road covered by your left-hand mirror — The same applies to the left-hand mirror.
- D
- An area of road that’s not lit by your headlights — Unlit road is a night-time problem, not a blind spot.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 4
- Driving Goods Vehicles — section 4
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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