Revision question · Alertness

Why can it be helpful to have mirrors on each side of your motorcycle?

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To judge the gap when filtering in traffic

To give protection when riding in poor weather

To make your motorcycle appear larger to other drivers

To give you the best view of the road behind

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To give you the best view of the road behindThis was the right answer

When riding on the road, you need to know as much about following traffic as you can. A mirror fitted on each side of your motorcycle will help give you the best view of the road behind.

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Make both mirrors usefulReviewed guidance summary · DVSA explicitly recommends longer stems when elbows obstruct the view; mirrors are not a filtering-width gauge.

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