Topic: Vehicle controls and equipment · Nº 169 / 270

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Para controlar el ángulo muerto, ¿qué debe hacer?

To check the blind spot, what should you do?

  • ACircular por el centro del carril.Drive in the centre of the lane.
  • BGirar un poco la cabeza para completar la visión del retrovisor.Turn your head slightly to complete the view from the mirror.
  • CMover los retrovisores hacia afuera.Move the mirrors outwards.
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Correct answer

  • BGirar un poco la cabeza para completar la visión del retrovisor.Turn your head slightly to complete the view from the mirror.
Explanation

The blind spot is the area around the vehicle that cannot be seen in the mirrors. To check it properly, the mirrors are not enough: you need to turn your head slightly to check that area before a manoeuvre such as changing lanes or overtaking.

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