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How frequently should you check your mirrors while driving?

If you only look forward when driving, you’re unaware of more than 60% of what’s happening around you. Many driving instructors recommend checking in your mirrors every 5-8 seconds (although this varies) and, while that might sound like a lot,

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Are wing mirrors still needed?

We use mirrors to see behind us while driving. Almost all vehicles have one on either side, and those that have a rear window also have one in the centre of the windscreen. But, it wasn’t always like this. While

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How to adjust your wing mirrors for best visibility

Many people drive around with their wing mirrors set incorrectly. The function of wing mirrors is to minimise your blind spots, allowing you to see other road users approaching from behind you. However, they don’t completely eliminate your blind spot

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12 more vehicle functions you might not know

Safety Window lock The window lock prevents passengers from operating the electric windows. This can be useful if you have children in the back, or a dog that steps on the switch (dogs shouldn’t really be carried unrestrained). The switch

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Moving off – how to pull away from the kerb safely

Moving away from the kerb is a time where there is risk of you missing smaller vehicles, such as motorbikes and cyclists, in your blind spot. It’s important that you look in your rear-view mirror, your side mirror, and over

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