The best method of checking blind spots when changing lanes is to first learn where such blind spots are, and then to turn ones head, and look.
Motorcyclist in the UK are taught to look over their shoulder and make a "Lifesaver look" in the direction they intend to turn/change-lane.
Failure to look would result in a failed examination when attempting to qualify-for a motorcycle-driving licence.
check that your blind spot is clear.
Check your blind spot if you are changing lanes. Sometimes it helps to know if you are planning on turning right or left next so you don't have to switch lanes later
indicate left or right, it depends what side lane you want to go on then you should Check your mirrors, signal, check your blind spot and then proceed.
Having driven for 55 years without accident, I can say that it is possible and does happen that a whole vehicle is occasionally in a blind spot. Whenever changing lanes, look in your rear vision mirrors, but also look quickly to the side and back through your car windows. In a vehicle without windows all around, use extreme caution.
When a large truck is driving in your left mirror blind spot, it is often referred to as being "in your blind spot" or "in the truck's blind spot." This area is where the driver of the truck cannot see vehicles in adjacent lanes due to the size and structure of the truck. It is important for drivers to be aware of these blind spots to avoid potential accidents when changing lanes or merging. Always check mirrors and look over your shoulder before making maneuvers to ensure safety.
A potential hypothesis for exploring the blind spot could be: "Drivers are more likely to experience accidents when changing lanes due to a lack of visibility in their vehicle's blind spot. Implementing blind spot monitoring technology in vehicles will reduce the frequency of lane-change related accidents."
Check your blind spot if you are changing lanes. Sometimes it helps to know if you are planning on turning right or left next so you don't have to switch lanes later
You should check your mirrors every 8-10 seconds and when entering a road way, changing lanes etc. You should also have your mirrors adjusted properly so you do not have to look over your shoulder to check them. There is no blind spot on a car. Move your mirror out, you'll see more stuff. There is info online about how to adjust your mirror so you don't have a blind spot. Once you do that, scan them often. What is the point of a mirror if you don't use it? edit: The guy that originally posted this is not correct. You should indeed check your mirrors every 8-10 seconds to see everything happening around you but there is no way to adjust the mirrors to eliminate the blind spot. You need special mirrors to eliminate the blind spot.
Make sure to pass on the left side of the vehicle ahead of you, maintain a safe distance from the vehicle you are passing, and always check your blind spot before changing lanes. Use your signals to indicate your intention to pass and accelerate smoothly to complete the pass quickly and safely.
It's the vehicles blind spot monitoring system alerting the driver that there is another vehicle in their blind spot and they shouldn't change lanes.
The "blind spot" is the area outside a vehicle from the quarter panel (by the gas cap) to the back of the vehicle's door where you cannot see any approaching objects unless you turn.The expression "check your blind spot" means to turn to face this area to check for oncoming objects.
Killer Friend - 2011 Always Check Your Blind Spot- 1-4 was released on: USA: 1 December 2011