What are the alignment standards for the left and right rearview mirrors when reversing into a parking space?
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When reversing into a parking space, the left and right rearview mirrors should not extend beyond the dashed line. Below is relevant information about rearview mirrors: Function: Rearview mirrors are tools that allow the driver, while seated in the driver's seat, to directly obtain external information about the rear, sides, and lower parts of the vehicle. For the convenience of the driver's operation, to prevent traffic safety accidents, and to ensure personal safety, all countries mandate that vehicles must be equipped with rearview mirrors, and all rearview mirrors must be adjustable in direction. Classification: Rearview mirrors are categorized by installation location into exterior rearview mirrors, lower rearview mirrors, and interior rearview mirrors. By purpose, exterior rearview mirrors show the rear side of the vehicle, lower rearview mirrors show the area in front of and below the vehicle, and interior rearview mirrors show the area behind the vehicle and inside the cabin.
When learning to drive at the driving school, I specifically studied the standard for adjusting rearview mirrors during parallel parking. The left rearview mirror should be tilted downward to clearly see the rear wheel and ground lines, making it easier to judge whether the car body is parallel to the parking space and avoid scratching adjacent cars. The right rearview mirror needs to be slightly turned outward and tilted downward to see the ground and obstacles near the rear wheel, especially bicycles or children in blind spots. In terms of height adjustment, the upper edge of the mirror should not be too high to ensure the line of sight is at the rear of the car. It's also important to combine this with turning your head to check the actual situation to reduce errors. Different car models have slight differences: SUVs are taller, so it's better to adjust the mirrors lower; sedans are lower, so keeping the mirrors flatter is sufficient. Trying a few times to familiarize yourself with the angles can greatly improve parking efficiency and safety.
