The Hazards of Installing Rearview Mirror Rain Guards
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The hazards of installing rearview mirror rain guards are: 1. Inadequate Protection: First, the rain guards installed on car windows. Many car owners often face this dilemma: during rainy days, especially when the rain is light, they want to open the windows for some fresh air. However, as the car moves, rainwater continuously splashes inside. 2. Safety Risks: On one hand, the rain guards may fall off after installation, especially after prolonged use. If they detach at high speed, the impact on vehicles behind can be significant, potentially causing an accident directly. On the other hand, they may interfere with the driver's field of vision, particularly on dark, rainy days, increasing blind spots when turning or changing lanes, which can lead to serious consequences.
Last time I installed rain guards on my car's side mirrors, thinking they would solve visibility issues in rainy weather. However, I found they actually caused quite a few problems. The biggest hazard is increased blind spots—the rain guards' installation position blocks part of the mirror, which becomes especially severe during rain, making it hard to see the movement of vehicles in the rearview mirror. This nearly caused me to have several accidents while changing lanes. Additionally, once the speed exceeds 60 km/h, the wind noise becomes particularly loud, with constant whooshing sounds that make driving for long periods uncomfortable for the ears. Even worse, if the rain guards aren't securely attached, they can easily loosen and fall off when encountering bumps or strong winds. If they fall onto the road, they could not only injure pedestrians but also be run over by following vehicles, potentially causing rear-end collisions. I’ve come to realize that while such small modifications may seem practical, sacrificing safety for a few raindrops isn’t worth it. I recommend avoiding blindly following trends and sticking to original factory configurations for greater reliability.
