How to Adjust the Rearview Mirror to the Correct Position?
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The method for adjusting the rearview mirror is as follows: 1. Left side mirror: The driver should use the horizon as a reference, adjusting the vertical angle so that the sky and ground each occupy half of the mirror. Then adjust the horizontal angle so that the car body occupies about 1/4 of the mirror's surface. 2. Right side mirror: Since the right side mirror is farther from the driver, the space occupied by the sky should be reduced. Therefore, compared to the left side mirror, the right side mirror should have a different ratio of sky to ground, with the sky occupying 1/4 and the ground occupying 3/4. The horizontal angle adjustment is similar to the left side mirror.
Having driven for over a decade, I've found that properly adjusting side mirrors can significantly reduce blind spot accident risks. The key is to adjust them only after settling into a comfortable driving position with the seat properly set. For the left mirror, I lean left towards the window until the car body occupies just about 20% of the mirror width, with the rest showing distant road and adjacent lane vehicles. The right mirror follows the same principle - sitting upright or leaning right to minimize car body coverage while ensuring blind spot visibility. After adjustment, test driving reveals clear rear traffic views during lane changes or turns, preventing surprise vehicle appearances. I regularly check the alignment since rough roads may cause shifts - safety always comes first.
