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title: Mirrors and Hazards
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# Mirrors and Hazards

## What is a Hazard?

A **hazard** is anything that may require you to change speed or direction.

Examples include:

- Bends or junctions
- Pedestrian crossings
- Roadworks
- Animals or livestock on the road

When approaching a hazard:

- Check your mirrors early.
- Decide whether you need to signal, slow down, or change course.

## Keeping Up to Date

A good driver always knows what’s happening **behind** as well as **ahead**.

Traffic conditions can change quickly — especially on fast or busy roads.

Frequent mirror checks help you stay aware of approaching vehicles.

On high-speed roads such as **motorways** or **dual carriageways**, check your mirrors **earlier** than you would on ordinary roads.

At higher speeds, situations develop faster, and accurate judgement is essential.

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