Module 5: Observation and mirror checks
Mirrors and blind spots
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What you will learn
Use mirrors and head checks to see all around your vehicle.
- How often to check mirrors
- Where blind spots are
- When to head-check
Regular mirror checks
Safe-driving adviceCheck your mirrors every few seconds and always before you slow down, stop, change lanes, turn or pull out.
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View official source (opens in a new tab)Head checks
Safe-driving adviceBlind spots are areas beside and behind you that mirrors don't show. Before changing lanes, merging or pulling out, quickly look over your shoulder in the direction you're moving.
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Summary
- Check mirrors every few seconds.
- Head-check before lane changes, merges and pulling out.
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- Official sourceView official source: General Road Code (car drivers) (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
- Official sourceView official source: Drive – free learning tools from NZTA (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi / ACC