One of the big challenges about where we live is getting out the end of the drive. Whilst the speed limit has just reduced to 30 mph to the right, cars frequently come round the bend considerably faster, and you rather have to hope for the best when pulling away.
Nicky found a convex mirror online, and today we (with a neighbour's help) attached it to a lamppost on the other side of the road. Now we can see round corners, making for safer driving in the future.