You should see the trailer body on the inside vertical edge of the mirror. The rest of the mirror should show what is next to and behind the trailer. You should be able to see a point on the ground about 30 feet away on the bottom, horizontal edge of the mirror.

where should the inside rear view mirror be aimed? Middle of back window, so you can see the bottom of the window in the mirror.

Legs: As mentioned, your legs should be out in front of you, with your knees and hips as close to being aligned as possible. Never drive with your hips lower than your knees. Your knees should be slightly bent, but your feet should still be able to reach the pedals easily for good control.

The benefits of blind spot mirrors may seem obvious, but there are other uses for them other than showing you what’s in your blind spot while driving. They’re helpful in general driving situations, helping you keep track of all the traffic around you.

You simply need to glance in all three mirrors every five seconds. By doing so, you are keeping yourself aware of everything going on around you, which is the key to being a successful defensive driver.

Always signal before pulling next to (or away from) the curb. Signal before turning or changing lanes. Even though you signal, do not assume that the space you wish to occupy is clear. Look in your mirrors and over your shoulder to check your blind spot before making a lane change.

When and why you should use your mirrors: Before signalling to check you won’t confuse a driver behind you. Before any change of direction including turning, overtaking and changing lanes. Before any change in speed to make sure other drivers have time to react.

Normally, you should use the interior mirror first followed by the exterior mirrors. Before carrying out any manoeuvre always check your mirrors. This includes: moving off – check all mirrors and look over your right shoulder to check the blind spot.

Not checking mirrors frequently enough Failing to make the necessary observations at junctions is the most common cause of failing a test outright.

Turning right: Check the interior mirror to see what is behind you before turning, then your right door mirror. You should also check your interior mirror once you have performed the manoeuvre. Slowing down/Stopping: Check your interior mirror to see what is behind you before slowing down or stopping.

Depending on the situation you can completely let off the clutch. Reverse is a very low gear so you don’t move that fast. When reversing, especially with a grabby clutch, sometimes I partially engage the clutch to get some momentum then disengage. You should avoid riding/slipping the clutch wherever possible.

How to Extend the Life of Your Clutch

1. Never ride your clutch.
2. Only use your clutch when you need to.
3. Do not treat your clutch like a foot rest.
4. If you drive a manual transmission vehicle, do not downshift each time you slow down the vehicle.
5. Take full advantage of your car’s parking brake.