Look for Road Conditions.

Look for hills and curves—anything you’ll have to slow or change lanes for.

Pay attention to traffic signals and signs. If a light has been green for a long time, it will probably change before you get there. Start slowing down and be ready to stop.

Traffic signs may alert you to road conditions where you may have to change speed.

Seeing to the Sides and Rear It’s important to know what’s going on behind and to the sides.

Check your mirrors regularly. Check more often in special situations.

Regular Checks. You need to check both left and right mirrors every 10 seconds to be aware of traffic and to check your vehicle.