What is the best position to adjust the car rearview mirrors?
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The left rearview mirror of the car should be adjusted to a position where the front and rear door handles and the wheel arches of the rear wheels are visible; the right rearview mirror should be adjusted to the same position. The interior rearview mirror should be kept in the center of the rear window to ensure driving safety. Car rearview mirrors are located on both sides of the car's front and inside the car, reflecting the situation behind, beside, and below the vehicle, allowing the driver to indirectly see these areas. They serve as the "second pair of eyes," expanding the driver's field of vision. Car rearview mirrors are important safety components, with careful consideration given to their mirrors, shapes, and operation. The quality and installation of rearview mirrors are subject to corresponding industry standards and should not be adjusted arbitrarily.
As an experienced driver, I have my own standards for adjusting rearview mirrors: First, adjust the driver's seat to a comfortable position, then sit upright and start adjusting. The left rearview mirror should have the horizon in the middle, allowing a clear view of vehicles behind and the road conditions. Only a quarter of the car body should be visible in the mirror—any more would obstruct the view. The right rearview mirror should have the horizon positioned higher, occupying two-thirds of the mirror, as the right side has a larger blind spot. The interior center rearview mirror should be aligned straight to ensure a full view of the rear windshield. After adjustment, always verify: while maintaining a normal sitting posture, when a car passes in the adjacent lane, it should appear in the rearview mirror the moment it disappears from the side window. Before high-speed driving, I always double-check, as visibility is crucial for driving safety.
