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Turn your head slightly for a brief safe glance towards the relevant side.
Use a brief glance towards the relevant side, turning your head slightly when safe. Check for users hidden from the mirrors without losing control or neglecting the road ahead for long. Adjusting mirrors before travelling reduces hidden areas but does not guarantee a complete view; do not move them during the manoeuvre as a substitute for checking.
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Move the mirrors during the manoeuvre and skip checking the area.
Assume the area is clear merely because you are in the middle of the lane.
Turn your head slightly for a brief safe glance towards the relevant side.
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