How to Adjust Rearview Mirrors?
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Adjusting the rearview mirrors starts with the left mirror. The driver should use the horizon as a reference, adjusting the vertical angle so that the mirror shows half sky and half ground. Then, adjust the horizontal angle so that the body of the car occupies about a quarter of the mirror's surface. Note that the adjustment should be based on the driver's seating position, not by leaning closer to observe the mirror. The right rearview mirror is the farthest from the driver's position, so we should reduce the space occupied by the sky, leaving more space for the side of the car body. Therefore, the right mirror should show one-quarter sky and one-quarter car body. A common mistake many car owners make when adjusting the central rearview mirror is using it to observe rear passengers or tilting it upwards to avoid obstruction. The correct adjustment is to ensure that the mirror provides a clear view through the rear window, with the ground and sky each occupying half of the view.