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Checking in mirrors and at junctions in the UK 2013

What do you look out for when checking car mirrors or whilst at a junction?

The data shows what people looked out for most when checking car mirrors or whilst at a junction in the UK in July 2013. The two main things that drivers looked out for in such circumstances were pedestrians and other vehicles while only 5% looked out for animals.

Pedestrians	47
Other cars/vehicles	45
Cyclists	30
Motorcyclists	30
Coming from behind	21
Other traffic	20
Bikes (not specified)	14
Oncoming/approaching	10
Hazards	8
Children	7
If it is safe/clear	6
From the side/looking both ways	6
Animals	5

Checking in mirrors and at junctions in the UK 2013

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