This has probably come up before but do you think it is taught or necessary to look over your shoulder to check blindspot when changing lanes on the motorway?
I just need to add an edit. I’m specifically referring to looking over your shoulder on a motorway. Checking mirrors and blindspot is not under question
I was also taught not to do that. Sure, you should adjust your mirrors to minimize blind spots, but you should still always look over your shoulder before changing lanes to make sure you didn’t miss anything
You were taught not to physically lean forward? I was literally taught that in a state driver’s education course. It takes your eyes off the road for less time than turning around. You can see your blind spots just fine like that.
I was taught to always use all means for checking, to never assume the mirrors are correct and especially never assume you can see everywhere that way.
Of course now that I have 360° cameras, that seems silly. At this point my car has a lot of features but my kids are new drivers so I feel like I Have to act as if some features are not there to set an example for them. Chances are very good they’ll have starter cars without 360° cameras and their habits need to be safe with that