Just a quick one and maybe a stupid one
Been out today for the first time in an 18T truck and I think it went pretty well, only Clipped 2 round abouts which I’m impressed with
Question is though when ever you’re at a standstill and intend to pull off wether it’s the side of the road, traffic lights or round about should you be doing
Mirror, mirror, blind spot, signal and manoeuvre
Or signal mirror, mirror, blind spot manoeuvre
Thanks
Mirror blind spot signal mirror blind spot move over
The thing to remember is if you don’t have neck ache by end of lesson or test you ain’t looked in the mirrors enough [emoji6]
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Mirror, mirror, signal (if required), shoulder check, move, left mirror immediately.
Possible to complicate much more but not necessary.
If you don’t understand the reason for the shoulder check, ask your instructor to explain. It’s a pet “thing” of mine that folks are taught to do a shoulder check with no explanation. It then gets binned as soon as the test is passed.
Hope this helps, Pete 
When I passed my test I just looked at the kerb mirror and scanned all the way around to my right. I may not have taken all the mirrors in but it was enough to satisfy the examiner.
If you were to focus on each mirror you’d miss your chance to pull away usually. Best to keep an eye on them while you’re waiting.
Gav
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Peter Smythe:
Mirror, mirror, signal (if required), shoulder check, move, left mirror immediately.Possible to complicate much more but not necessary.
If you don’t understand the reason for the shoulder check, ask your instructor to explain. It’s a pet “thing” of mine that folks are taught to do a shoulder check with no explanation. It then gets binned as soon as the test is passed.
Hope this helps, Pete
Not been mentioned to me so far, I’d imagine it’s too check for anyone passing on 2 wheels?
Thanks
blue estate:
Mirror blind spot signal mirror blind spot move over
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Thanks pal
Not been mentioned to me so far, I’d imagine it’s too check for anyone passing on 2 wheels?
Thanks
That’s one very good reason. Others include a vehicle pulling out of a junction or driveway to your right. And, occasionally, pedestrians. Scary!
And the tip to keep checking while your waiting is absolutely bang on. Then you only have to release your brake, check shoulder and you’re gone.
Pete
Peter Smythe:
Not been mentioned to me so far, I’d imagine it’s too check for anyone passing on 2 wheels?
ThanksThat’s one very good reason. Others include a vehicle pulling out of a junction or driveway to your right. And, occasionally, pedestrians. Scary!
And the tip to keep checking while your waiting is absolutely bang on. Then you only have to release your brake, check shoulder and you’re gone.
Pete
Thanks for the help…
I was looking at all times in the mirrors when stationary but he was saying I was doing things too quick… because I’d already checked my mirrors before he told me to
Hopefully tomorrow goes better and I don’t get any kerb at all haha
Perfectly possible to check the mirrors too early. Get clarification from your trainer. Also, if you’re not doing stuff too fast and you’re checking your mirrors at the correct time, there’s no way you’d be clobbering kerbs. So maybe ease off a little and take advice as to the timing of the mirror checks.
Hope this helps, Pete