Q
When driving a commercial vehicle in New York traffic, how should you use mirrors?
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ACheck them regularly to monitor traffic and vehicle position
BUse them only when backing
CIgnore them if you have a backup camera
Detailed Explanation
CDL safe-driving guidance emphasizes regular mirror checks because commercial vehicles have larger blind spots.
Correct Answer: Check them regularly to monitor traffic and vehicle position
Reviewed by Baha Mustafa, CDL holder, against official CDL manuals and FMCSA rules.
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