Which rearview mirror setup meets the DMV's pre-drive inspection requirement?
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A.
At least one mirror mounted inside the vehicle.
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B.
At least two mirrors, including one on the left side. Correct
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C.
Three mirrors are required, one per side and one inside.
The answer is "At least two mirrors, including one on the left side."
The DMV requires at least two rearview mirrors, and one must be on the left side. Choice A reflects the common assumption that an interior mirror alone will cover you, since it is the mirror most drivers glance at first.
The traps in the wrong answers
A. At least one mirror mounted inside the vehicle.
Drops the two-mirror minimum and skips the required left-side mirror. This answer trusts the interior rearview alone, since it is the glass most drivers use to watch traffic behind them.
C. Three mirrors are required, one per side and one inside.
Overstates the requirement; the manual sets a minimum of two, not a fixed three. This answer applies the standard configuration of most modern cars as though it were the printed rule.
This question tests your knowledge of Vehicle Equipment in California. Source: California Driver Manual, "Behind-the-Wheel Drive Test," p.5..
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