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What does 'blind spot' mean?

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An area of road covered by your right-hand mirror

An area of road covered by your left-hand mirror

An area of road that can't be seen, even with mirrors

An area of road that isn't lit by your headlights

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Blind spots can occur when bodywork - such as a door or window pillar - restricts your view. Different types of vehicle have different blind spots.

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Rule 159Highway Code rule · The rule defines blind spots as the areas not visible in the mirrors, rather than unlit road or the normal mirror field.

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