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Question 7929

Can looking at yourself in the rearview mirror while driving increase the risk of an accident?

  1. Yes, but only at night.
  2. Yes, because while you are looking at the mirror, you are not paying attention to driving.
  3. No, because it is possible to look at the mirror and drive at the same time.
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Correct answer: Yes, because while you are looking at the mirror, you are not paying attention to driving.

Yes, at any time of day or night. While looking at yourself in the rearview mirror to fix your appearance, you are not paying attention to the road. The driver in the image also adjusts the mirror to see herself, so it no longer lets her see what is coming from behind. Only do this when the car is stopped.

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