Question 11 of 403

Why should you check your mirrors regularly, not just when you plan to change lanes?

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To save time compared to checking gauges
To know the situation around your vehicle at all times, including problems developing before you need to react
Mirrors matter more than watching the road ahead, since rear-end hazards are more common than ones ahead of you
To check your appearance while driving

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Correct answer to question 11 (General Knowledge): To know the situation around your vehicle at all times, including problems developing before you need to react

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Regular mirror checks build an ongoing picture of traffic around you, so you notice a developing hazard, like a vehicle drifting toward your lane, before you suddenly need to react to it.

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