You should check your mirrors
- whenever you plan to change road position.
- every few seconds.
- before you slow down or stop.
- All of the above ✓
Answer: D. All of the above
You should check your mirrors every few seconds, before you slow down or stop, and whenever you plan to change road position, so all of the listed choices are correct.
Why this is the answer
The handbook says your mirrors show what is happening behind you and lists three times to look: regularly every few seconds; before slowing or stopping, so traffic behind has room; and when you plan to change position or direction, to check that no other road user has moved beside you. Because the correct choice includes all three situations, the all-of-the-above answer fits.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. whenever you plan to change road position. — Checking only when you plan to change road position misses the regular behind-you checks and the check before slowing or stopping.
- B. every few seconds. — Checking only every few seconds leaves out the specific check before you slow or stop and the one before changing road position.
- C. before you slow down or stop. — Checking only before you slow or stop does not cover the periodic checks or the check before changing road position.
Remember it
Tie each mirror glance to a moment: time passing, braking, and moving over.
Official handbook: ICBC Learn to Ride Smart, Chapter 6: see-think-do – see, p. 69