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When is your nearside mirror most likely to endanger pedestrians?

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When driving over a speed hump

When driving near a hospital

When driving close to the kerb

When driving past a car park

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When driving close to the kerbThis was the right answer

When you drive too close to the kerb, there's a risk that your nearside mirror could strike the head of a pedestrian. Be aware of this hazard and, if you see pedestrians close to the road, make sure you leave them enough room.

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Keep projecting mirrors clear of pedestriansReviewed guidance summary · These explicitly ask about the mirror striking a pedestrian’s head, not the mirror’s rearward view.

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