It is essential to check your mirrors regularly while driving, ideally every few seconds, so that you are always aware of what is happening behind and around your vehicle.
Good mirror use helps you anticipate the actions of other road users and respond safely to changing traffic conditions.

• Before changing speed or road position, Always check your mirrors before accelerating, slowing down, or changing lanes.
This allows you to judge whether your actions might affect other vehicles behind you.

• When preparing to turn or change lanes, Before turning or moving into another lane, observe the traffic behind you carefully.
Pay extra attention when turning in places where other drivers might not expect it, such as at driveways, lane ways, or side streets.
This helps prevent collisions or sudden surprises for other road users.

• When stopping behind another vehicle, Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you.
This space allows you to move forward if necessary for example, if another vehicle approaches too quickly from behind.
Always keep an eye on your mirrors to monitor vehicles that may be approaching or not slowing down in time.

• Looking through a corner will help with your coordination and balance when cornering.

• Use your peripheral vision to scan the road surface while keeping your head pointed in the direction you want to go.