Mirror Mistakes on the Driving Test

Today is the first day of April, which is known as a day of lies. So for today I have an article about something that never lies - mirrors.

Avoid Mirror Usage Mistakes That Could Ruin a Driver's License Test

Mirrors are a huge part of driving. They allow drivers to know what is going on around their car without the need to actually look in that direction. As a result, the proper use of mirrors is tested on the driver's license test. Some drivers taking their driving test don't know how to deal with mirrors, and thus fail their test. There are some common mistakes that keep repeating on driving tests, yet students do nothing to avoid them.

Wrong mirror adjustment is one of the biggest mistakes that can happen on a driving test. When the mirrors are not aligned properly, the student driver is pretty much clueless about his surroundings on the road. This is a very dangerous situation. Examiners can notice when mirrors are not positioned well, and often fail drivers for it.

Another mistake made on the driving test is not using the mirrors. Drivers should glance in their mirrors every few seconds, but some just don't do that. There are also situations, like lane changing and braking, that require a quick look in the mirror, yet some drivers ignore that requirement. When it happens on the driving test, an examinee can fail for not using the mirrors correctly, or even worse, not using car mirrors at all.

Even when looking at the mirrors, some student drivers don't know how to interpret what they see there. Some of them just take a look at the mirror, see a car, and do nothing. That happens because they don't know how to estimate distances using their car mirrors. This is a serious fault in driving, and so in the road test.

Contrary to not using the mirrors, there are the student drivers who stare at the mirrors for too long. Looking in the mirrors is good, but when it becomes staring it can distract the driver from the road and cause an accident. Many accidents happened because of a fraction of a second of not being focused, and staring in the mirror is just that - not being focused on the road. This is a serious mistake and almost a guaranteed test failure.

Mirrors should be used in every driving practice. They are an essential part of driving and one of the most important safety devices of the car. Every driving student should get a guide that explains how to adjust the mirrors and use them correctly.

You can find a guide that will help you accomplish just that, using mirrors correctly, at the Pass your Driver's License section of Great-Info-Products.com. There is also a free course offered there with more mistakes to avoid and tips for the driving test.

Have a great month,
Nadav

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