I'm an Irish driving instructor and here's why you shouldn't check your mirrors too much during test
AN Irish driving instructor has revealed why you shouldn't check your mirrors too much during your test.
Although mirror checks are a vital part of
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@Vistadrivingschool is a popular driving instructor on TikTok
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And he shared why you shouldn't check your mirrors too much during your test
Credit: Social Media Collect
@Vistadrivingschool is a popular driving instructor on
with over 10,000 followers on the platform.
And the instructor revealed that checking your mirrors too often can lead to you getting marked down for being over-cautious.
Examiners look for natural, confident driving behavior and if you're constantly checking the mirrors it might suggest a lack of confidence.
Being over-cautious can even lead to marks against you during the test, especially if it affects
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For example, if you hesitate too long at a junction where it's clearly safe to go, that can be seen as poor judgment.
This same applies to mirrors - checking them too often when it's not needed can fall into the category of
The driving instructor said: "Make sure you're not checking your mirrors too much during your driving test or you will be marked for being over cautious.
"As much as we like to whack it in to students that you need to have good observation during your driving test, over observation will lead to getting marked down.
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"This is because you're taking your eyes off the road too much and you're not focusing on what's in front of you."
While good observation is key to passing the test, it has to be balanced with constant attention to what's happening in front of you.
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The driving instructor added: "When it comes to doing your maneuvers you should be checking your blind spots, you should be checking as much as you can around you.
"But when it's general driving you can check your side mirrors every five to ten seconds just to make sure nobody's flying up - but your eyes should be predominately on the road in front of you.
"Make sure to maintain good observation during your test, just don't over do it."
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This comes after another TikToker shared the
@Next_level_driving_school on TikTok shares useful tips and tricks on their page.
Faded L-plates could give your driving instructor reason to cancel your test, resulting in the loss of your test fee.
He said: "It's probably best not to turn up to your test with faded L-plates, as your test might not go ahead, and it will be a waste of €85.
"So make sure your L-plates are in good condition and not faded, so the tester doesn't have a reason not to go out on the test with you.'
In a follow-up video, the instructor shared an even more faded L plate, urging learner drivers to avoid making the same mistake.
He said: 'The last example I gave of an L plate people were giving out that it wasn't faded.
'Now this one is properly faded, so again, don't lose your €85 for not replacing it."
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