How to Adjust the Rearview Mirror for Subject Three?
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Adjust the left and right positions so that the left edge of the rearview mirror just cuts off the right ear of the image in the mirror. Place the distant horizon in the center, and adjust the left and right positions so that the car body occupies 1/4 of the mirror's surface area. The ground area should be larger, accounting for about 2/3 of the mirror's surface area. As for the left and right positions, you can also adjust them so that the car body occupies 1/4 of the mirror's area.
When I was preparing for my first road test (Subject 3), my instructor emphasized the importance of adjusting the rearview mirrors. During practice that day, I first adjusted the driver's seat for comfort before proceeding. For the left side mirror, I positioned it to show just a small portion of my car's edge—about a quarter of the mirror—with the horizon in the middle. As for the right side mirror, I angled it slightly outward and downward to cover more blind spots, like checking the position of the rear right wheel. On the test day, I double-checked these adjustments because the examiner would be watching for such details. I remember turning my neck to confirm clear visibility before starting the car, which helped avoid point deductions during the test and made driving safer by preventing accidental scrapes. These small steps gave a beginner like me more confidence to pass the road test, and afterward, I developed the good habit of checking the mirrors every time I got in the car.
