Question 2485
How often should you check the rearview mirrors on a road outside a built-up area with no traffic?
- You must check the mirrors every 10 or 15 seconds.
- You must check the mirrors every 5 seconds or 200 meters.
- You must check the mirrors at least every 5 or 10 seconds.
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Correct answer: You must check the mirrors every 10 or 15 seconds.
As a guideline for monitoring traffic behind you, checking the mirrors every 10 seconds on a road with no traffic and every 15 seconds on a freeway or high-capacity divided highway is recommended. This is the basis for the reference to 10 or 15 seconds.