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What this topic tests
What you cannot see from a high, long cab, and the mirrors that exist to fix it. This topic is almost entirely about checking the right mirror at the right moment.
- The front mirror shows the area immediately in front of the cab — use it before moving off.
- The nearside mirror after passing parked cars, and again before turning left.
- The offside mirror first, before any move to the right.
- From a high seat, cyclists and pedestrians can sit entirely below the windscreen line.
- A reversing bleeper warns other people. It is not a substitute for looking.
The mark people lose: Relying on the mirrors or the bleeper alone. Every right answer in this topic pairs the aid with a look.
- Many modern vehicles are fitted with an additional nearside mirror. What does this help the driver to see?
- On a coach with high side windows, it can be difficult to see either side. What should you do before you move off in one of these vehicles?
- Some coaches have a mirror on their nearside, angled down to show the front nearside wheel. When should this extra mirror be used?
- Some lorries have an extra mirror angled down towards the nearside front wheel. What's this mirror especially useful for?
- The MSM routine should be used when you negotiate a hazard. What do the initials MSM stand for?
- This lorry is turning right from the side road. What should the driver be especially aware of?
- What does 'blind spot' mean?
- What does this sign mean?
- What must you be aware of when you're driving a bus with a high driving position?
- What must you do before you start reversing?
- What must you do to make sure that you have good all-round vision when driving?
- What should you check just before you turn left?
- What should you do before moving off?
- What should you do when you're unable to see clearly while you're reversing into a loading bay?
- What should you look for when choosing a site to park your trailer?
- What will happen if you drive too close to the vehicle in front?
- What's the first thing you should check before moving to the left?
- What's the first thing you should check before moving to the right?
- When may an audible warning device for reversing be used in areas with a 30 mph speed limit?
- When would you need to check your nearside mirror?
- Why might it be difficult to see motorcyclists at junctions?
- Why should you check your right-hand mirror just before turning right from a main road into a side road?
- You’re driving a lorry. Why do you need to take extra care when turning left at this junction?
- You’re driving your lorry through a busy area and you’ve stopped at a pedestrian crossing. What should you do before you move off?
- You want to turn right at a roundabout marked with 2 right-turn lanes. What should you do if there's sufficient room for your vehicle in either lane?
- Your bus has a high seating position. What may be out of sight below the windscreen line?
- Your lorry has a mirror to show the area immediately in front of the vehicle. When should you use this mirror?
- Your lorry has a sleeper cab. Why could this make your driving more difficult?
- Your vehicle is fitted with a reverse warning bleeper. How will this affect you when you're reversing?
- You're behind a parked car. What should you do when you're about to move off?
- You're driving a large vehicle. How does its size and design affect the blind spots?
- You're driving a long vehicle. What should you be especially careful of before turning left onto a main road?
- You're driving a lorry with a sleeper cab. When would a quick sideways glance be helpful?
- You're driving this lorry (arrowed). What should you do about the emergency vehicle that's trying to emerge from the side road?
- You're parking your lorry at night. Where must you use parking lights?
- You're reversing your vehicle. What should you do while the audible warning device is operating?
- You're turning right at a T-junction. What should you do when your view to the right and left is blocked by parked vehicles?
- You're waiting to turn right in this lorry (arrowed). Which road user has priority?