Revision question · Alertness

What should you do to move off safely from a parked position?

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Signal if other drivers will need to slow down

Leave your motorcycle on its stand until it's safe to move off

Give an arm signal as well as using your indicators

Look over your shoulder just before you move off

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Just before you move off from the side of the road, you should take a look over your shoulder to check your blind spot. This will help you to see any road user who isn't visible in your mirrors.

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Rule 159Highway Code rule · A final blind-spot check is necessary before moving off from a parked position.

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