Mirrors
Published by Ciaran Morrison in Observation • 03/07/2011 21:05:10
Mirrors
Published by Ciaran Morrison in Observation • 03/07/2011 21:05:10
Checking all three mirrors:
Always check the main mirror first.
A quick check through the front windscreen at the road in front of you as you are turning your head to look in the right wing mirror.
You are checking the right wing mirror to see if there is anyone trying to overtake you there.
A quick check through the front windscreen at the road in front of you as you are turning your head to look in the left wing mirror.
You are checking the left wing mirror to see if there is anyone trying to overtake you there.
Now you have a full picture of what is going on around you and can make a proper decision on how to react to the potential hazard.
Only checking two of the mirrors:
If you need to change your direction away from your normal driving position
If you have to move to your right;
Check the main mirror first.
Then the right wing mirror to see if there is anyone trying to overtake you there.
If you have to move to your left;
Check the main mirror first.
Tnen the left wing mirror to see if there is anyone trying to overtake you there.
Always check your main mirror first as this is the most likely place that danger will come from, then you should check the wing mirror in the direction you are about to move.
Effective observation is much more than just checking your mirrors in the correct order.
Looking a good distance ahead of you at what is going on and being aware of what all other road users are doing that might affect your safe progress is also major part of it.
Published by Ciaran Morrison in Observation • 03/07/2011 21:05:10
Checking all three mirrors:
Always check the main mirror first.
A quick check through the front windscreen at the road in front of you as you are turning your head to look in the right wing mirror.
You are checking the right wing mirror to see if there is anyone trying to overtake you there.
A quick check through the front windscreen at the road in front of you as you are turning your head to look in the left wing mirror.
You are checking the left wing mirror to see if there is anyone trying to overtake you there.
Now you have a full picture of what is going on around you and can make a proper decision on how to react to the potential hazard.
Only checking two of the mirrors:
If you need to change your direction away from your normal driving position
If you have to move to your right;
Check the main mirror first.
Then the right wing mirror to see if there is anyone trying to overtake you there.
If you have to move to your left;
Check the main mirror first.
Tnen the left wing mirror to see if there is anyone trying to overtake you there.
Always check your main mirror first as this is the most likely place that danger will come from, then you should check the wing mirror in the direction you are about to move.
Effective observation is much more than just checking your mirrors in the correct order.
Looking a good distance ahead of you at what is going on and being aware of what all other road users are doing that might affect your safe progress is also major part of it.