Moving off

Before you turn on your engine, check that:
- your rear view mirrors are clean and properly adjusted,
- all doors, the bonnet and the boot are closed,
- all safety belts (yours and those of your front-seat and back-seat passengers) are fastened, and
- your seat and headrest are properly adjusted.
When you are ready to move off, signal your intention to move out into traffic.
When moving off from the kerb you must give way to other traffic and pedestrians.
When the way is clear, move out and adjust your speed to that of the normal flow of traffic.
Always look in your mirror but remember that there are blind spots, so always check over your shoulders as well. Traffic and pedestrians may be coming up beside your vehicle. When moving off from a stationary position check your blind spots by looking around you.

Overhead pic of car showing 6 clear view points, two forward, two middle and two rear. A cyclist is in the rear left view.