Blind spotGermany

An introduction to the traffic rules and road signs of Germany. Learn about driving, road safety and much more in our illustrated book, with answers to frequently asked questions.

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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Germany

1. Blind spot

A blind spot is an area around a vehicle that the driver cannot see directly or through the mirrors. Blind spots vary with the size and design of the vehicle and can be particularly large around trucks, buses and other high-sided vehicles. Drivers should adjust their mirrors correctly and check beside the vehicle before changing lanes, turning or moving away. Cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists should also avoid remaining beside large vehicles where the driver may not be able to see them.

What is a blind spot?

A blind spot is an area around a vehicle that cannot be seen directly by the driver or adequately through the mirrors.

🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 159–169 and 202, observation and mirrors; national guidance example

🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 133 and 161, lateral movement and mirrors; national guidance example

🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 211–223, cycles and large-vehicle blind spots; national guidance example

🔗 cdn.group.renault.com • Dacia Sandero, Stepway and Jogger owner’s manual, rear-view mirrors and blind-spot warning; model-specific example

How should you check a blind spot?

Adjust the mirrors correctly and, where necessary, make a brief direct check beside the vehicle before changing lanes, turning or moving away. The exact technique depends on the vehicle.

🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 159–169 and 202, observation and mirrors; national guidance example

🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 133 and 161, lateral movement and mirrors; national guidance example

🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 211–223, cycles and large-vehicle blind spots; national guidance example

🔗 cdn.group.renault.com • Dacia Sandero, Stepway and Jogger owner’s manual, rear-view mirrors and blind-spot warning; model-specific example

Where should cyclists avoid riding near a truck?

Cyclists should avoid remaining directly beside, immediately in front of or close behind a large vehicle, particularly near intersections where the vehicle may turn.

🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 159–169 and 202, observation and mirrors; national guidance example

🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 133 and 161, lateral movement and mirrors; national guidance example

🔗 gov.uk • Great Britain Highway Code, Rules 211–223, cycles and large-vehicle blind spots; national guidance example

🔗 cdn.group.renault.com • Dacia Sandero, Stepway and Jogger owner’s manual, rear-view mirrors and blind-spot warning; model-specific example