Q #371 - When you see a hazard ahead, you should use the mirrors. Why is this?
You should be constantly scanning the road for clues about what's going to happen next. Check your mirrors regularly, particularly as soon as you spot a hazard. What's happening behind may affect your response to hazards ahead.
| Because you'll need to accelerate out of danger | |
| To assess how your actions will affect following traffic | |
| Because you'll need to brake sharply to a stop | |
| To check what's happening on the road ahead |
