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On a coach with high side windows, it can be difficult to see either side. What should you do before you move off in one of these vehicles?

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Get out of your vehicle and stop the traffic

Ask a passenger to make sure it's safe to move off

Indicate before checking all of your mirrors

Open the window and look down and round to the right

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High-sided coaches can create extra blind spots; you should be aware of these. You'll need to make additional checks on this type of vehicle, but don't forget your usual observations and mirror checks to make sure it's safe before moving off.

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Rule 159Highway Code rule · These are pre-move checks; a high coach window may require an additional safe direct look down to the side, not reliance on a passenger to authorise movement.

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