What Are the Tips for Using Large Truck Rearview Mirrors?

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EmilioLee
07/24/25 7:03pm
Truck rearview mirrors can be divided into: main rearview mirror, wide-angle mirror, blind spot mirror, front down-view mirror, and interior rearview mirror. Here are the usage tips: 1. Main rearview mirror The main rearview mirror is the largest reflective surface among all mirrors. For the left main exterior rearview mirror, it is recommended to adjust the ground plane to the middle of the mirror vertically, and adjust horizontally so that the body occupies one-quarter of the mirror's field of view. This allows you to see both the condition of the cargo box and the road on both sides of the vehicle. 2. Wide-angle mirror adjustment: Vertically, it is recommended to adjust the ground plane to the middle of the mirror, which provides a clear view of vehicles on both sides behind. Horizontally, it is suggested to adjust so that the body occupies one-quarter of the mirror's field of view. This setup allows visibility of both the cargo box and the road on both sides of the vehicle. 3. Blind spot mirror: Vertically, it is recommended to adjust so that the body occupies one-quarter of the mirror's field of view. Horizontally, it is suggested to adjust so that the tire midline is positioned at two-fifths of the blind spot mirror. This provides a clear view of the ground on the right side of the vehicle and partial visibility of the vehicle body.
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