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Safe drivingQuestion 196 of 412

How often should you complete the full cycle of looking ahead, to the sides and in your mirrors?

  1. Every 5 to 8 seconds
  2. Every 15 seconds
  3. Every 30 seconds
  4. Once at each intersection
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Correct answer: Every 5 to 8 seconds

Keep your eyes moving. You repeat the whole scan cycle often.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 5, See-think-do, page 60

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026