blind spot mirrors

Guide to Blind Spot with Mirrors

Knowing the many styles and makes that you have to choose from in a mirror before you go shopping is something that will help you make a decision. You know what is not there to choose from, and of course, you also know what is there. Knowing what you are looking for ahead of time is a time saver.

Each year many accidents occur because someone did not see an oncoming car that was in the "blind spot". These accidents are completely avoidable if the mirrors are adjusted correctly.

Each time the driver gets into a car, he/she should adjust the rearview mirror to see straight out the back window, not to either side. Then he/she should lean over to touch the head to the driver's side window and adjust the left side mirror so that he/she can barely see the side of the car. Repeat this with the right side mirror by leaning over into the middle. This should allow you to eliminate your blind spot. It can be tested when you are on a four-lane highway. Watch as a car approaches in the rearview mirror. Just as the car is about to disappear from the rearview mirror, check the left side mirror, and it should be there. Continue following it in the side mirror. Just as it is about to disappear, it should appear in your peripheral view. Do the same on the right side as you ride in the left lane.

This is great if you drive the same car all the time, and no one else gets in to adjust your mirrors. But it can be aggravating and forgotten if several drivers share one car, or if you drive several different vehicles. Blind spot mirrors can be a handy way to avoid the aggravation and time it takes to adjust the mirrors every time you get into the car. Several blind spot mirrors are available at varying styles and prices.

Round Convex Mirror Stick-ons

These are the smallest and cheapest type of blind spot mirrors....

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