For many experienced drivers, blind spot checks become an afterthought or even an unnecessary step. Why? Because over time, they’ve convinced themselves that nothing is there. This complacency develops from years of habit—checking and finding nothing, which reinforces the belief that skipping the check doesn’t matter. Like skipping a turn signal when “no one is around,” drivers fall into a false sense of security that their mirrors and instincts are enough.

However, this habitual neglect can be dangerous. As drivers age, their awareness and sensory faculties—vision, hearing, reaction time—begin to decline. Failing to check blind spots isn’t just about missing a vehicle beside you; it’s about losing the opportunity to monitor your own declining awareness. Skipping a shoulder check may go unnoticed for years until suddenly, an unexpected vehicle is where you least expected it. By skipping the physical action of checking, drivers are not only risking missing a hazard—they’re missing the fact that they’re no longer as perceptive as they once were.

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