Adjusting left wing mirror before left reverse?

LeMaverick

I've been told it's acceptable to tilt the left wing mirror downwards after you pull up for the left reverse (so you can see the curb better).

Obviously you should return it to the normal position before pulling off afterwards, and probably only if they're electric so you're not leaning across the tester to change it :pac:

Is this a standard thing to do? Or should I just try to precisely position it before the test so it's slightly facing down but still up enough to use normally?
Can't see anything worthwhile for this maneuver out of the rear window of a saloon car so the mirror is really needed.

Hoggy1000

I dont know the actual rule of this, but I am pretty certain your are not ment to adjust it before the reverse, just set it up as best you can before the test.

Turpentine

Hoggy1000 wrote: »

I dont know the actual rule of this, but I am pretty certain your are not ment to adjust it before the reverse, just set it up as best you can before the test.

Of course you can adjust your wing mirror before the reverse, just make sure to move it back to normal before you set off again after completing the manouvre.

I'd recommend making sure to over-exagerate your movements, as with the rest of the test i.e. tell the tester you are moving the mirror each time; looking in your mirrors move your head slightly as well instead of just glancing quickly.

That way there is no chance of them mistaking that you haven't been following the proper procedure.

MascotDec85

Turpentine wrote: »

Of course you can adjust your wing mirror before the reverse, just make sure to move it back to normal before you set off again after completing the manouvre.

I'd recommend making sure to over-exagerate your movements, as with the rest of the test i.e. tell the tester you are moving the mirror each time; looking in your mirrors move your head slightly as well instead of just glancing quickly.

That way there is no chance of them mistaking that you haven't been following the proper procedure.

You are there to drive the car and observe properly, not act. Just use the correct observations at the right times without the amateur dramatics.

The tester will position their seat right back putting themselves in a position to see what the student is doing. The tester can also only mark you down if he or she is sure you have done something wrong

Hoggy1000

Don't over dramatize all your movements, I was one from failing my test for turning too much when checking blind spots, just do it enough to make sure you have checked it correctly!

Turpentine

MascotDec85 wrote: »

You are there to drive the car and observe properly, not act. Just use the correct observations at the right times without the amateur dramatics.

The tester will position their seat right back putting themselves in a position to see what the student is doing. The tester can also only mark you down if he or she is sure you have done something wrong

Testers are not all-seeing all-knowing supreme beings, they can make mistakes.

It cannot hurt to emphasise that you are checking your mirrors, as it is possible that they could miss you doing some of your regular checks if you just flick your eyes really quickly to check.

It is possible that you can be marked down for observation if you are not checking your mirrors enough. To claim that it is impossible that a tester can mistakenly assume you haven't been checking your mirrors is being disingenuous.

Hoggy1000 wrote: »

Don't over dramatize all your movements, I was one from failing my test for turning too much when checking blind spots, just do it enough to make sure you have checked it correctly!

I'm not talking about twisting your head around like the girl out of the Exorcist.

You were obviously going too far.

MascotDec85

Turpentine wrote: »

Testers are not all-seeing all-knowing supreme beings, they can make mistakes.

It cannot hurt to emphasise that you are checking your mirrors, as it is possible that they could miss you doing some of your regular checks if you just flick your eyes really quickly to check.

It is possible that you can be marked down for observation if you are not checking your mirrors enough. To claim that it is impossible that a tester can mistakenly assume you haven't been checking your mirrors is being disingenuous.

Agreed

However, there is absolutely no need to do what you've suggested. If the tester thinks you aren't doing it they'll watch for it again to make sure.
I never mentioned impossible