Section 4.5 - Mirrors

Section 4.5 - Mirrors

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Section 4 - Vehicle Safety

Vehicle Safety

Tyres

Lights and reflectors

Windscreens

Mirrors

Safety belts

Child restraint systems

Roof racks and roof boxes

Vehicle registration plates

Other safety responsibilities

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Section 4.5 - Mirrors

Your vehicle must have mirrors fitted so that you always know what is behind and to each side. Heavy goods vehicles (HGV's) and buses should have 'cyclops' and 'wide angle mirrors' to eliminate blind spots and protect pedestrians and cyclists to the front and sides of the vehicles.

When to use mirrors: You must use your vehicle's mirrors before moving off, changing lanes, overtaking, slowing down, stopping, turning, or opening doors. You should check your mirrors regularly when driving.

Clear vision: As with lights and reflectors, you must keep your mirrors clean, in good condition and correctly positioned to make sure they are effective.