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Blind spot

Any areas around the vehicle that can’t be seen by the driver when looking forward or in their mirrors.

Check-up drives with your restricted licence holder
Checking blind spots: not looking over their shoulder to check their blind spots. Following distances: not keeping to the right following distances.
Coaching for the full licence test
Check they’re:

scanning 12-seconds ahead
checking their blind spots and mirrors. Good scanning skills will build up a bigger picture of what’s going on around the car. It gives the driver time to use the hazard action plan:

Identify, Predict, Decide, Act.
Coaching for the restricted licence test
Looking over the shoulder
Your learner must look over their shoulder in the right direction if there’s any chance of another road user having moved up into their blind spot.
Where to practise

Teaching someone to drive? It’s a good idea to plan your driving routes before you get in the car. Drive covers why and how to plan your route.

Planning a good practice session

Teaching someone to drive isn’t just about getting in the car and driving. Drive covers the top 7 things you need to do before, during and after your practise session.

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