How to Adjust the Right Rearview Mirror?
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To adjust the right rearview mirror, reduce the visible space occupied by the sky. Using the horizon as the baseline, the sky should occupy one-quarter of the space, while the ground should occupy three-quarters. The car body should occupy one-quarter of the space. In the case of reverse parallel parking, due to the limited viewing angle on the right side, the rearview mirror needs to be readjusted.
After driving for so many years, my experience with adjusting the right rearview mirror is to first sit firmly in the driver's seat, ensuring the seat position is correct without leaning. Then locate the adjustment button or lever in the car—press the button for electric mirrors or turn the knob for manual ones—slowly moving the mirror to the right until a small portion of the car's side edge is visible in the mirror while covering most of the rear road view. This helps reduce blind spots, making lane changes much safer. I usually test the adjustment by checking road markings, which should appear at the one-third position in the mirror. If family members of different heights drive, it's advisable to readjust the seat before setting the mirror. In winter, mirrors tend to fog up, so keeping them clean makes adjustments easier. Avoid adjusting to see the entire rear of the car, as that narrows the field of view; also, don’t set it too wide, or judging the distance of vehicles behind becomes difficult. Develop a habit of checking before driving to ensure safe travels.
As a car enthusiast, adjusting the right rearview mirror is a matter of personal driving preference. Locate the interior control buttons, such as the button cluster near the steering wheel, and make slight adjustments to the right until the mirror reflects a small portion of the car body and a panoramic view of the traffic behind. The key is to minimize blind spots, especially when overtaking, so you don't miss vehicles in adjacent lanes. Different car models vary: high-end vehicles come with automatic memory functions that store settings directly; for entry-level manual models, patiently turning the small lever will do the trick. I always readjust before long trips to ensure a clear field of vision. By the way, cleaning dirt off the mirror surface enhances clarity. Considering weather changes, wiping it dry before adjusting works better on rainy days. In short, it's a simple task—just a few tries to get the hang of it.
