Driving Tips - Exterior Mirrors
Guidance reviewed: 25 September 2026. Use these prompts with professional instruction and the handbook for the vehicle you drive.
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Practical Driving Test Tips — Exterior Mirrors
| Problem | Reason | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| A door mirror gives an incomplete picture | Every mirror has limits and blind spots. | Use the appropriate mirrors together and check blind spots directly when needed before changing position or moving off. |
| A mirror is adjusted while the car is moving | It was not set before the journey. | Adjust mirrors before moving. If an adjustment becomes necessary, stop in a safe place unless the vehicle provides a safe method and your instructor directs otherwise. |
| Distance is misjudged in a convex mirror | Objects can appear smaller and farther away. | Allow for the mirror's design and confirm the situation with other mirrors and a direct glance where safe. |