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K53 Learner's Licence Test (South Africa)· Department of Transport (National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996)

Why must you adjust and use the rear-view and side mirrors?

Choices

  • ATo check your appearance while driving
  • BTo see traffic behind and beside you without turning aroundCorrect
  • CTo reflect sunlight away from your eyes
  • DThey are only decorative and have no driving purpose

Answer

To see traffic behind and beside you without turning around

Mirrors let you keep aware of traffic to the rear and sides. Check them regularly, and before signalling, changing lanes, slowing down, or turning.

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