How to Adjust Left and Right Rearview Mirrors for Beginners
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For the side mirrors, first adjust their left-right tilt angle. Then adjust the vertical tilt angle - set the left mirror with sky and ground each occupying half, while adjusting the right mirror to show 1/3 sky and 2/3 ground.
When I first started driving, adjusting the rearview mirrors felt like a hurdle. I learned to first sit in the driver's seat, adjust the seat to the most comfortable position, keep the backrest from being too reclined, and ensure my feet could easily reach the pedals—only then could I guarantee a proper view. For the left mirror, I'd use the electric buttons or manual knob to slowly rotate it until I could just catch a glimpse of the left rear wheel in the mirror, while 90% of the view showed the road behind, making sure a quick glance would reveal traffic. The right mirror was similar, but considering the driver's seat is on the left, I'd adjust it slightly more outward to avoid only seeing my own car body. I remember at first I always set them too high, only seeing the sky, or too low, only seeing the ground, missing vehicles behind—it took a few tries to get it right. I practiced in a safe parking spot, testing whether I could clearly see cars behind me. Now, before driving, I habitually check the mirrors, and since forming this habit, driving feels much safer, reducing the risk of blind-spot accidents.