{"id":246,"date":"2015-10-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-10-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/defranciscolaw.lawblogger.net\/blog\/why-checking-blind-spots-is-important\/"},"modified":"2017-10-23T12:28:58","modified_gmt":"2017-10-23T16:28:58","slug":"why-checking-blind-spots-is-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/why-checking-blind-spots-is-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Why checking blind spots is important"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When young drivers first learn about operating a car, they may not understand the importance of checking their blind spot. After all, it may be a <a href=\"http:\/\/teendriving.statefarm.com\/road-to-safety\/safe-driving\/managing-blind-spots\" target=\"_blank\">foreign concept<\/a> because they may not be used to looking over all of the areas before making a lane change. However, even some of the most experienced drivers may forget to look over their shoulder every once in a while.<\/p>\n<p>But if a blind spot is missed, it could spell disaster.<\/p>\n<p>So when driving a different car for the first time (such as a rental car) or when shopping for a new car, it is essential to complete the following steps to get your bearings.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.defranciscolaw.com\/blog\/why-checking-blind-spots-is-important\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading Why checking blind spots is important\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When young drivers first learn about operating a car, they may not understand the importance of checking their blind spot. After all, it may be a foreign concept because they may not be used to looking over all of the areas before making a lane change. 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