Ahh, the dreaded blind spot. We all have had those scary incidences when we check our mirror and as we merge, someone comes out of nowhere going Mach IV. After that, we check our shorts and/or shout more obscenities than Ralphie fighting Scut Farkus. Either way, we are just as wrong for not properly checking our blind spots.
Most of us were taught to position the side mirrors so that we can see the side of the vehicle on each mirror. This is wrong. The trick is to work the angles and consider peripheral vision (what we naturally see out of the corner of our eyes).
In order to obtain a proper mirror angle, do the following:
Driver-side Mirror: Place face against window, adjust mirror so that you can barely see the left edge of the vehicle.
Passenger-side Mirror: Lean over until you are in the center of the vehicle (directly over the console), adjust mirror so that you can barely see the right edge of the vehicle.
Removing Blind Spots
Now the mirrors are positioned more outward. This may feel a bit strange at first so test it out and adjust accordingly. Let a few vehicles pass you on each side to test it. Once the passing vehicle leaves your side mirror, you should see it in your peripheral vision. If not, make minor adjustments to correct it.
Overall, this will add more confidence to your highway driving, especially at night. Every car, truck or van is designed differently, so make sure you have the mirrors positioned properly for that specific vehicle.
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