How can you mitigate blind spot risks while driving?

Mitigating blind spot risks significantly enhances driving safety. By using additional mirrors and performing head checks, you broaden your field of vision, allowing you to see areas that are not covered by standard mirrors. Additional mirrors, such as wide-angle or convex mirrors, can be installed to help reduce blind spots on the sides and rear of the vehicle. Performing head checks—that is, physically turning your head to check blind spots—ensures that you are assessing your immediate environment before making lane changes or turns. This proactive approach dramatically decreases the likelihood of accidents caused by unseen vehicles or obstacles in these areas.

Other options do not adequately address blind spot risks. Relying solely on the rearview mirror limits your perspective, as it only provides a view directly behind you and does not account for side blind spots. Maintaining a constant speed can contribute to safe driving, but it does not necessarily help in identifying vehicles in your blind spots. Ignoring surrounding vehicles poses an obvious danger, as it increases the risk of collisions due to lack of awareness.