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When would you need to check your nearside mirror?

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As a final check before turning right

After passing cars parked on the left

Before moving into the lane on your right

When getting out of your cab on the driver's side

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After passing cars parked on the leftThis was the right answer

As you pass pedestrians or vehicles on your left, you should use your nearside mirror and check that you've passed them safely. You need to allow a good safety margin before you move back to the left.

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Rule 161Highway Code rule · Check the side into which you intend to move and confirm the whole vehicle is clear after passing an obstruction; the opposite mirror alone is not sufficient.

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