Use of mirrors well before Signalling/Changing direction/Stopping

Expected outcome/competence

Full and effective use of all mirrors fitted to the vehicle. Mirrors must be checked carefully before signalling, changing direction, or changing speed.

Mirrors – Signal – Manoeuvre (MSM) routine should be displayed effectively.

Potential deviations from expected outcomes

  • Not using the exterior mirrors when essential
  • Using the mirrors but not reacting to the information
  • Not using the mirrors at all
  • Pulling up with no mirror checks
  • Increasing speed with no mirror checks
  • Late use of mirrors

Examples of what might constitute something that would result in a fault being marked

Driving fault

Late use of exterior mirror before changing direction.

Serious fault

Did not use the exterior mirror before a significant change in direction.

Dangerous fault

Any situation brought about by the above serious neglect of using the mirrors, that resulted in actual danger to the examiner, candidate, and the general public or property.