Driving Tips - Interior Mirror
Guidance reviewed: 25 September 2026. Use these prompts with professional instruction and the handbook for the vehicle you drive.
Accelerator
Anticipation
Approaching Junctions
Brake
Clearance
Clutch
Crossing Other Traffic
Crossroads
Emergency Stop
Exterior Mirrors
Gear Lever
Gears
General
Handbrake
Head Restraint
Indicators
Interior Mirror
Making Progress
Meeting Approaching Traffic
Mirrors
Moving Away
Moving Off
Overtaking
Pedestrian Crossings
Reverse Parking
Reversing
Road Positioning
Safe Distance
Safety Routine
Seat
Seat Belts
Signals
Steering
Steering Wheel
Stopping
T-Junctions
The Engine
Turning the Car Around
Practical Driving Test Tips — Interior Mirror
| Problem | Reason | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The interior mirror is not set before moving | The cockpit check was incomplete. | Adjust it for a clear view through the rear window while seated in the normal driving position. |
| The rear view is obstructed | Passengers, loads or vehicle design restrict the mirror. | Secure loads and use the exterior mirrors effectively. If the vehicle's view remains limited, seek vehicle-specific instruction. |
| You stare in the mirror for too long | Too much attention is being taken from the road ahead. | Use brief, effective checks and return your attention ahead, combining the interior and exterior mirrors as the situation requires. |