For drivers
According to statistics, 90% of drivers mirrors are adjusted properly.
If you looked in the side mirror, you can see the rear wing of his car, which means that the mirror is not configured correctly. With this arrangement, most of the mirror zone is clear for the vehicle and the side mirrors and rear-view mirror. At the same time, the area next to the car can be seen very bad and created danger emergency.
Adjusting the left side mirror.
Lean to the left so that practically touch the side window. Adjust the mirror so you can see the rear wing of the car (as shown in the picture). When you are accustomed to sitting in a chair, a mirror, you almost do not see the side wing of the car.
Adjusting the right side mirror.
Lean to the right so that your head is on the center of the car. In the mirror you should also see the rear wing of the car (see. Picture).
Adjusting rear-view mirror.
Center mirrors should be located on the center line of the rear window.
Test Drive.
Ride with mirrors, detuned so, you will notice that the "blind" zones was much less. You see the car in the rearview mirror, and if he starts to overtake you, then part of it you still see in the rear mirror, and some - in the side. Because of this, it's easier to rebuild from a series in a row, and the danger of an accident is significantly reduced.
A few tips:
- For the first time, you will be very unusual to ride with mirrors, detuned so. But wait a week and you get used to such an extent that you will not understand, as soon as you went anyway.
- Be careful when parallel parking. With this offset mirrors you need to move your head and deflected to see and the side of his car and beside the car.
- Constantly glances in the mirror, and not just in the moment when you want to reorganize. This manner will allow you to keep abreast of the situation on the road and in the right to make sharp maneuvers contingencies (for example, when you go around the pit).
Some important warnings:
- Do not adjust the mirror while driving.
- Even in a properly built up the mirrors have blind spots. And sometimes it is better to take a quick look over his shoulder at the maneuver, not to knock down, for example, a cyclist or motorcyclist. Looking over his shoulder, giving you the necessary information that you will never get, even looking in the mirror properly rebuilt.
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awesome tips ...... upvote to you :)
Thank you! I tell people this all the time and they look at me dumbfounded. They are side view mirrors, not meant to view behind you ! It's amazing the view you get when they are properly adjusted.