Tips for Road Test

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 According to ICBC (Insurance Corporation of British Columbia), a right shoulder check is a crucial driving skill that helps ensure safety when changing lanes on the road. Here's how it's defined and when it's required: 

 A right shoulder check is a quick glance over your right shoulder through the rear side window to check your blind spot — the area you can’t see in your mirrors. 

You must do a right shoulder check when:

1. 🔄 Changing lanes to the right
    
2. 🚘 Merging onto a road
    
3. 🅿️ Pulling over to the right (curb)
    
4. ⛽ Exiting or entering a parking space on the right
    
5. ➡️ Turning right — especially where pedestrians or cyclists may be present
    
6. 🛵 Before opening your door after stopping, to check for bikes or traffic

 Missing a required shoulder check during a road test can result in a deduction or failure, especially if it puts someone at risk (e.g., missing a cyclist or another vehicle in the blind spot). 

• Look quickly but clearly over your right shoulder (not just in mirrors)
   
• Time it just before making your move (turn/lane change)
   
• Combine with signal, mirror check, and proper lane position