More questions for denis 567

[catcuddler2]

Hi everyone my bf mr catcuddler has more questions from his books to become a driving instructor.Denis 567 really helped last time but all answers all welcome.The questions are as follows

1.Explain the difference between the view through mirrors with flat glass and convex glass

2.The exterior mirrors are convex whicn means?

3.How frequently should you check your mirriors and why?

4.Explain which signals to give,whether by arm or by indicator and how to properly time the signal

[joko]

Unbelievable!
you dont think perhaps he should be researching this for himself?
rather than not only expecting others to tell him the anwers, but getting his girlfriend to do the asking for him!?
is he actuially going to put any effort in whatsoever?

i certainly wouldnt feel confident in a car with an instructor who couldnt be bothered to learn the job properly...

perhaps he should look for another career...

[Mosaic]

1. Flat glass just reflects the same area as its own size, whereas convex mirrors show an area wider than their own size.
2. easy way to remember the diff between convex and concave - concave 'caves in' in the middle - convex bulges out in the middle
3 I think every 6 secs?
4. I have never done a hand snignole in 25 years of driving so billhooks to that one. The indicator clicks automatically and the MOT says its OK so I'm not bloody timing it.

[catcuddler2]

thank you to mosaic least there are some people who are willing to help and advise and not be judgmental and abusive.Its helped a lot :)

[Toureman]

Timing the signal obviously means When do you give the signal !

which most drivers don't have a clue about.

Nothing to do with the MOT?

[denis567]

Hi,
I am glad that my previous answers were of some help to you.
Regarding the other questions.
1) The view through a flat mirror gives you a true view of what is happening behind you whereas a convex mirror gives the appearance of objects being smaller than they actually are.

2) The exterior mirrors are convex because it gives you a wider field of view.

3) It is not so much the frequency that you should use your mirrors, it is the reason why you are using them. You should look in all your mirrors (including the nearside one) well before you make any movement that will cause you to increase or slow your speed, or to change direction. If you are travelling on a straight road with nothing much happening ( for instance on a Motorway or dual carriageway) then it is advisable to check your mirrors at least once every 10 seconds.
4) Arm signals are not normally used these days unless you want to re-inforce a mechanical signal, or your indicators are not working. In all cases the signal should be given IN GOOD TIME so that other road users can react to what you intend to do.
A point of interest, normally you should not give a signal when moving off from the side of the road, because you should only move off if it is safe to do so, therefore it is no use saying you are moving off if it is not safe to do so.
Hope this helps
Denis

[wiltsman]

Mosaic quotes, 'I have never done a hand snignole in 25 years of driving so billhooks to that one. The indicator clicks automatically and the MOT says its OK so I'm not bloody timing it'

I think there are just a few times when a hand signal is advisable. Say you are driving along a road towards a road junction, but want to turn right into a private drive just before the junction. Wouldn't you consider it a matter of courtesy to emphasis you're turning right early by using a hand signal?