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· Manoeuvre extremely slowly, checking around you constantly.

· Use mirrors and any other devices available to aid vision. You should also look over your shoulder when appropriate.

· However, do not rely on blind spot devices alone to keep you and other road users safe.

· Check twice for road users at junctions.

· The location of blind spots can vary on different vehicles, so ensure you take time to learn where yours are and minimise the risk of causing an accident.

· Be aware of other drivers on the road. Distractions such as loud music and mobile phones could mean you don't see a vital clue telling you there is a vehicle in your blind spot.

· It is up to you to check that the space around your vehicle is clear before and during any manoeuvres.

Blind spots
Most manoeuvres create blind spots, these include:

Reversing - blind spot to the rear
Changing lanes/ overtaking - blind spots to the side & behind A-pillars on each side of the rear window
Pulling away at a crossing - blind spot immediately in front of the vehicle
Turning at junctions - blind spot behind A-pillars on each side of the windscreen & at the sides

Did you know?

Every year about 400 people are killed in EU countries when drivers fail to detect objects in their blind spots while manoeuvring. Most victims are pedestrians, cyclists & motorcyclists.

'Vehicle blind spots' was a contributory factor in 21 fatal crashes, 183 serious crashes & 1,485 minor crashes in the UK in 2005.