Mirrors are on your car to prevent blind spots. Knowing how to set outside mirrors to eliminate blind spots is a crucial part of being a defensive driver. While almost all vehicles come equipped with two outside mirrors, many drivers do not set the properly, making it almost like the vehicle has no mirrors at all. We have a few pointers on how to set the mirrors on your car.
Position Your Mirrors
The following procedures for correctly positioning mirrors will help you eliminate blind spots and avoid potential vehicle accidents.
To start, park your vehicle and place your head against the driver’s side window. Set the mirror so you can just see the side of the car. For the passenger’s side mirror, position your head at the middle of your vehicle. Again, set the mirror so you can just see the side of the car.
Checking Your Blind Spot
This method should ensure that the mirrors are positioned outward enough to eliminate blind spots, but you should also double-check to be 100% sure. To do this, sit in a normal driving position and watch the mirrors as a vehicle passes by. It should appear in the outside mirror before it leaves the inside mirror. And it should appear in your peripheral vision before leaving the outside mirror.
In addition to using your mirrors, you should also physically turn your head over the appropriate shoulder to double-check your blind spot prior to changing lanes. We do more than help you avoid claims and arrive at your destination safely.
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