Passenger · Question 126

Question 126 of 180

Why is it important for a driver to use mirrors to monitor the area behind and to the sides of the vehicle continuously while merging into traffic from a bus stop?

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Correct answer to question 126 (Passenger): Traffic conditions can change quickly, and merging safely depends on an accurate, current view of surrounding vehicles

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Traffic can change in the moments it takes to pull away from a stop, so continuously monitoring mirrors while merging gives the driver an accurate, current picture of surrounding vehicles rather than relying on a single earlier glance.

Updated: November 2026

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