Vehicle Controls

What is the purpose of using your mirrors before changing lanes?

South African learner's licence practice question. Difficulty: easy.

Answer: Mirrors let you see traffic behind and to the side. Always check mirrors, signal, then check the blind spot.

  1. A. To check your hair
  2. B. To check for traffic behind and beside you - correct
  3. C. To signal to other drivers
  4. D. To clean the glass

Explanation

Mirrors let you see traffic behind and to the side. Always check mirrors, signal, then check the blind spot.

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