To check your blind spot you should:

Question: To check your blind spot you should:

Answer options:

• Use mirrors only ✅ Turn your head and glance over your shoulder
• Brake first
• Use the rear-view

Correct answer: Turn your head and glance over your shoulder

Explanation: Checking your blind spot requires turning your head and glancing over your shoulder because side and rear-view mirrors cannot capture the physical blind areas directly beside your vehicle. Relying on mirrors alone leaves these critical zones invisible, and unnecessary braking creates a rear-end hazard for traffic behind you. Under SAAQ defensive driving guidelines, a complete visual check must combine mirrors with a rapid head rotation in the direction of the intended lateral move. On the SAAQ practical road test, examiners strictly monitor your head movement during lane changes and turns; failing to perform a clear, physical shoulder check will result in lost points.