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Many modern vehicles are fitted with an additional nearside mirror. What does this help the driver to see?

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The front wheel in relation to the kerb

The exhaust to check for emissions

The rear of the vehicle when reversing

The distance of the following vehicle

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The front wheel in relation to the kerbThis was the right answer

This mirror is specifically positioned so that the driver can see the position of the front nearside wheel in relation to the kerb. Use it when pulling in to park alongside the kerb or when you have to move close to the left in normal driving.

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Check the nearside wheel and kerb with the close-proximity mirrorReviewed guidance summary · All three describe a downward nearside front-wheel mirror, not a rear reversing or overtaking view.

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