Effective Mirror Checks | Learn to drive: Basic skills

A car's mirrors are one of it's most important safety features. If we use them effectively, we can maintain an awareness of other vehicles all around the car - and this can help us prevent unsafe situations developing. However, ineffective use of mirrors will allow danger to develop, and is also one of the most common reasons for failing a practical driving test. This video will show how, why and when we should use our mirrors to help us keep safe when driving.
This video covers;
• How to set up the mirrors
• Why we need to use our mirrors
• When to use our mirrors
• Mirror use when pulling away
• Mirror use when signalling
• Mirror use when changing road position
• Mirror use when changing speed
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I was a professional driving instructor some years ago, and long history in driving semi trailers, I think this is the most professional and correct lesson in using mirror.

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Very helpful and informative video. I’m on a driving course at the moment and not once have my instructor advised me on checking my mirrors before changing speed. Mirror checks is still something I struggle with, but I think it’s also partly because I’m not being given clear instruction on them. The video has definitely helped a lot as it instils confidence in how to do things correctly. (❤️ all your videos btw!)

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[@abbigailroutley6579]

This helped me loads. My last driving instructor kept telling me to use different mirrors every time I had a driving lesson!

[@melontinii]

I always forget to check my mirrors when changing speed and I need to fix it before my driving test in a few weeks, this was really helpful because I always struggled with what mirrors to check and when for some reason

[@melontinii]

I passed with only 1 minor for not checking when speeding up, which is stupid in my opinion, but it was thanks to this video!

[@TheLondonCyclist]

@@melontinii Checking a mirror for speeding up? Ridiculous. Congratulations though.

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

@@TheLondonCyclist The reason we need to check our mirrors before speeding up, is that another car could be overtaking us - as speeding up when this is happening would put everyone in danger.

[@TheLondonCyclist]

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[@Magic_sparkles]

Yes and when your slowing down always check the centre mirror as the car behind you may not see the one in front of you so they won't know your slowing down until you start to break

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I failed my test today because i needed to use my mirrors more hence why watching this video its very helpful

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My mirror checking. . something that needs to be spot on . I have the right mindset to pass my driving test

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When my instructor says turn left I now "always" look in my left mirror before signaling and doing the maneuver etc.

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[@jackherrer7731]

Check your mirrors anytime you reduce your speed.. I failed my test because I didn’t check my mirrors enough when braking :( such a small thing but it will get you failed

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Yes, it's a good idea to check your mirrors before increasing or reducing your speed, just in case other drivers are close to our car. If we know someone is there we can do our best to stop a collision. Good luck next time!

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I passed today! 😁

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Which mirrors to check before slow down? Just centre is fine or all of them?

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How long after your first test did you get to try your second one?

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Mirrors before breaking is always one I struggle with on lessons!

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Im going to practise this now, whenever my instructor says when to make a turn, I will look at the mirror before signalling.

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[@redblade8160]

At 6:02, in addition to checking the right wing mirror before changing lanes, you should always look over your right shoulder. The wing mirrors alone will not show if there is a vehicle that is almost parallel to you.

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👍🏻 I was unsuccessful in my first test last week 🙄 and main reason is mirror on speed change so it’s happened 3 times so it’s convert into major faults 😒 it’s very useful video and I see it 3 times to properly understand 🤣🤣🤣 well more and more to learn no problem 😉

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My driving instructor is really good. He asks me a quick question but will stop me if I need to concentrate on mirrors he's teaching me to talk whilst driving and also pay attention at the same time

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Hi , your videos are very helpful for those who book their driving test.. I am keep on watching... Thank you very much for that.. Apart from that, I have a doubt... Are we permitted to use a blind spot mirror additionally in driving test?

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Yes - although they are no substitute for a proper blind spot check when necessary.

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That unit was purchased many years ago and is not sold any more. Just search on eBay or Amazon for ‘obd hud’ for the current models. 👍🏼

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I will watch the clip again, because I did not get it well enough about the part where we should turn our head to the back window to check for blind spots also? I have difficulties with checking mirror, rear mirrors and back window for blind spots all together, often forget one of them 😭

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Hi, so the the correct instances you need to check your mirrors and blind spots are: When signaling check centre mirror and the mirror of the direction you are signaling, no blind spot checks When changing position check centre mirror and the mirror of the direction you are positioning too, no blind spot checks When slowing down check centre only When speeding check centre and right mirror, no blind spot checks When doing a manovers check both blind spots and all mirrors When pulling off from side of the road check both blind spots and all mirrors When at traffic lights check all mirrors but no need to check blind spots When changing lanes check the mirror of the direction you are changing lane to no blind spot checks Thank you

[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

Pretty much - except we would recommend a ‘shoulder check’ before changing lanes on faster roads, just in case another vehicle is in your mirrors blind spot. 👍🏼

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[@AdvanceDrivingSchool]

This model isn’t sold any more - but just search for OBD HUD to see what is currently available. 👍🏼