The Official Highway Code

View complete chapter

Using the road

General rules

159

Before moving off you should

  • use all mirrors to check the road is clear
  • look round to check the blind spots (the areas you are unable to see in the mirrors)
  • signal if necessary before moving out
  • look round for a final check.

Move off only when it is safe to do so.

Rule 159

Check the blind spot before moving off

Check the blind spot before moving off