Can you see your blind spots in your rear view mirror?
Can you see your blind spots in your rear view mirror?
All vehicles have them and they can be larger for some drivers. All vehicles have blind spots, or places on both sides of your vehicle that you cannot see in the rearview or side view mirrors. Blind spots for shorter drivers tend to be significantly larger.
Are blind spot mirrors useful for parking?
Blind spot mirrors also come in handy when you’re backing out of a parking space or parallel parking. Installed correctly, blind spot mirrors will show you how close you are getting to a curb, helping make sure you don’t scratch up your wheels.
How can you reduce blind spots that may not be covered by standard rear view and side mirrors?
Adjust Your Mirrors Move the rear view mirror until you have the best view directly behind your vehicle. You should make the adjustments with your head in its usual driving position. Lean your head across until it’s against your driver’s side window. Adjust the driver’s side mirror until you see the side of your car.
Should you turn your head to check blind spot?
Absolutely. ALWAYS, ALWAYS check your blind spots anytime you are making a turn, changing lanes, or backing. If you are traveling down a road let’s say in the country. You are going to make a left turn into a driveway, but you forget to use your turn signal.
How effective are blind spot mirrors?
Yes, as long as you place the blind spot mirror correctly. Although they are small, they do the job of showing you the spots that you can’t normally see with the OEM side mirror. Also, just like with your car’s side mirrors, the objects in those blind spot mirrors are closer than they actually appear.
Are rear view mirrors required?
Under the California Vehicle Code, every vehicle registered in the state (except for motorcycles) is required to have at least two rearview mirrors. The other mirror can be located anywhere so long as the driver has a clear view of the highway at least 200 feet behind their vehicle in both mirrors.
