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You're driving a lorry with a sleeper cab. When would a quick sideways glance be helpful?

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After driving over a pedestrian crossing

When traffic is merging from the right or left

Before climbing a steep hill

When driving round sharp bends

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When traffic is merging from the right or leftThis was the right answer

The size and design of some cabs can create blind spots. This is especially true of a sleeper cab. A quick sideways glance might show something you can't see in your mirrors, especially when traffic is merging.

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Check the close areas hidden by the cabReviewed guidance summary · These specifically concern sleeper-cab sides and the close front area below high windows. The comparative question is corrected to a potential effect, not a universal ranking of every modern vehicle.

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