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Hawkwell Driving School Hockley Essex. 01702 204674 |
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Using your Mirrors
You MUST use your internal mirror before you slow down, before indicating, and before pulling in or out. As a reminder use it every 5 seconds, every time you change gear, and every time you see a hazard ahead. Before you move to the left or right you also need to use your side door mirror, also before you turn left or right. On test check your mirror twice every time the examiner gives you an instruction. Do not use the two mirrors consecutively as it takes your eyes off the road for too long. Separating their use gives you time to look back at the road ahead and also serves as a means of observing people around you after they have had people time to react to your indicator The simplified sequence is: Mirror (internal); Signal; Mirror (side); Manoeuvre The importance of using the mirrors correctly cannot be stressed enough. With practice you should be able to use the following advanced sequence for enhanced safety and to impress your examiner: Mirror (Internal + Door) Signal Mirror (Internal + Door) Change position or lane Mirror (Internal) Change speed (slow down) Mirror (Internal) Change gear Mirror (Internal + Door) final turn or movement Mirror (Internal) Accelerate away Basically check your mirror before you do anything at all, and then frequently as you do it, and then after you have done it. Just remember to check the interior mirror before doing anything at all, then check the door mirror before moving to the side or turning. To clarify this follow the sequence below |
