Many modern vehicles are fitted with an additional nearside mirror. What does this help the driver to see?
- A The front wheel in relation to the kerb
- B The exhaust to check for emissions
- C The rear of the vehicle when reversing
- D The distance of the following vehicle
Why this is the answer
This mirror is specifically positioned so that the driver can see the position of the front nearside wheel in relation to the kerb. Use it when pulling in to park alongside the kerb or when you have to move close to the left in normal driving.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- The exhaust to check for emissions — Nothing on a mirror shows what is coming out of the exhaust.
- C
- The rear of the vehicle when reversing — The rear is covered by the main mirrors and by the reversing aids.
- D
- The distance of the following vehicle — A following vehicle is judged in the main mirrors, looking well back.
Where this comes from
- Driving Goods Vehicles — section 4
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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