Drivers who tow caravans are being told to fit mirrors that give them a view that is wider than their vehicle.
Drivers should be able to see clearly an area that is four metres wide from the side of a caravan - If not, they are at risk of being on the road illegally.
That’s according to Insurance specialists – Caravanwise – who point out that a caravan is significantly wider than a car and that unless towing mirrors are fitted, a driver may not be complying with the law.
They say when towing a caravan that is wider than the narrowest part a vehicle, fitting additional towing mirrors is a requirement.
They advise drivers to look at the rear of their vehicle - with a caravan attached - to see the distance the door mirrors project from the car.
If the towing mirrors are not visible from behind a caravan then wider mirrors need to be fitted.
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