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Question:

If you have a convex mirror (e.g., “fisheye," “spot," “bugeye"), what should you allow for?

Answer: That objects may appear to be smaller and farther away than they really are

Explanation
Convex mirrors are great for allowing you a wider field of view, but they will make objects appear smaller and farther away. You must account for this when making judgements of distance.
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1. You can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop.

2. Stopping is always the safest action in a traffic emergency.

3. Leaving the road is always more risky than hitting another vehicle.

You can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop.

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2. You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift.

3. Double clutching should not be used when the road is slippery.

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