How to Adjust Car Rearview Mirrors?
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A car has three rearview mirrors in total, namely the left rearview mirror, the right rearview mirror, and the center rearview mirror. Here are the detailed steps for adjusting each of the car's rearview mirrors: Adjusting the left rearview mirror: Adjust the mirror so that the car body occupies one-fourth of the field of view, with the sky and ground each occupying half. Adjusting the right rearview mirror: Adjust the mirror so that the car body occupies one-fourth of the field of view, with the ground occupying two-thirds to three-fourths. Adjusting the center rearview mirror: Ensure that the entire rear windshield is visible, and try to position the rear glass in the center of the mirror.
When I first got my new car, I was also really confused about how to adjust the rearview mirrors. Sit up straight, start with the interior center mirror—position it so you can see the entire rear windshield, giving you a clear view of what’s directly behind you. For the left side mirror, adjust it until you can barely see your own door handle in the mirror, taking up about one-fifth of the right side, so the focus stays on the traffic outside. The right mirror is even more critical—only leave about one-quarter of the mirror showing your car, dedicating the rest to the road, especially since it’s easy to miss electric bikes when turning right. After adjusting, I always double-check by turning my head to see the actual blind spots, as car designs vary. Oh, and don’t forget to wipe the mirrors in the rain—the heating feature is a lifesaver.
