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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
hey 93rd?!- i have a feeling after our first meeting that when we get that east/west meet together you, jason, me and 1 or 2 others are going to take over most of the conversations!!opinions+stories+not afraid to share them
Mmmmm.... could be.
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Old Aug 18, 2004 | 01:20 PM
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I can see both sides of this argument - actually, there is no blind spot but it's still deceptive because of the shape of the C-pillar. Your reference points are all thrown out, that's the real problem. You can see much more than usual in the centre mirror and so you adjust the wing mirrors out a bit further...

In defensive/advanced driving you know where all cars/bikes are anyway - ergo if you can't see them, they are in your blindspot. Advanced driving instructors in the UK occasionally ask you to list the colours of cars behind you WITHOUT LOOKING!

I always check before a lane change even if I have been watching all behind me - because for instance yesterday a bike undertook me when I was doing 105mph!
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