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You're driving on a dual carriageway. When would you use the nearside mirror?

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To check that the driver's door is closed properly

After overtaking, to see whether it's safe to return to the left

To see whether any passengers want the next bus stop

To look for following traffic moving out to overtake

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After overtaking, to see whether it's safe to return to the leftThis was the right answer

Use your nearside mirror when you've overtaken another vehicle. This is particularly important on dual carriageways or motorways, where it can take some distance to overtake safely. Look carefully to make sure you're far enough ahead and can safely return to the left lane.

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Rule 161Highway Code rule · Use the nearside mirror to confirm enough distance before moving left after overtaking.

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