15/01/2026
A quick reminder that catches a lot of learners out:
it’s not just checking — it’s checking in a way that’s visible, timely, and linked to what you do next.
A simple pattern that helps:
Check → Decide → Act
Check: mirror + (if needed) blind spot
Decide: what’s changed / what you’ll do
Act: signal / position / change speed / move off
The common mistake is doing a mirror glance that looks like habit — then changing speed or position with no clear link.
If you want, comment “MIRRORS” and I’ll write a plain-English checklist for:
moving off, changing lanes, and pulling in/pulling out.
(If you’re local to Havant/Waterlooville and learning with me, this is one we’ll drill calmly until it’s automatic.)