During traffic circulation, how should observation through rearview mirrors be performed to ensure safety?

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The correct observation technique is to check the mirrors frequently but briefly (just a fraction of a second). This allows you to keep your 'mental map' of surrounding traffic updated without stopping attention to the road ahead. Why are the other options incorrect? 'Stare for three seconds': This is dangerous. At 100 km/h (62 mph), in 3 seconds you travel over 80 meters driving 'blind' regarding what is happening in front. 'Only when necessary': This encourages reactive rather than preventive driving. You must know who is following or overtaking you before it becomes 'strictly necessary' to perform a maneuver.

During traffic circulation, how should observation through rearview mirrors be performed to ensure safety?

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