You are about to overtake on a single carriageway. What should you check first?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Mirrors and blind spot, then the road ahead
- Step 1: Another vehicle may be overtaking you. Step 2. Look in the mirror and over your shoulder. Answer: Mirrors and blind spot, then the road ahead. Why not the others: Only the vehicle in front: behind you another driver may already be overtaking. The fuel gauge: fuel level has no bearing on whether the overtake is safe. The satellite navigation route: the route display does not show the traffic you must clear.
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