What is the most suitable angle to adjust the car rearview mirror?
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Adjustment of suitable angles is introduced as follows: 1. Central rearview mirror: The central rearview mirror can help the owner quickly judge the road conditions behind and maintain a safe distance from the vehicles behind. Adjust the central rearview mirror so that it is parallel to the horizon and the horizon is placed at the 1/2 position in the center of the mirror surface. The mirror surface should slightly face the driver to ensure a clear view of the vehicles directly behind. 2. Left rearview mirror: Because the left rearview mirror is on the driver's side, the driver's blind spot is smaller, and the field of vision obtained is wider. The adjustment angle is relatively not as large as that of the right rearview mirror. Similarly, adjust the horizon to the 1/2 position in the center of the left rearview mirror, and let 1/4 of the car body be visible in the mirror. If too little of the car body is visible, it will be difficult to see vehicles close to the rear; if too much of the car body is visible, it will be difficult to see vehicles that are already partially parallel. 3. Right rearview mirror: Because it is on the right side, the driver's blind spot will be larger, so the adjustment angle is different from that of the left rearview mirror. At this time, the horizon should be adjusted to the 2/3 position of the right rearview mirror, and 1/4 of the car body should also be visible.
I remember when I first started learning to drive, my instructor always emphasized that improperly adjusted rearview mirrors could easily lead to accidents. Over the years, I've strictly adhered to one principle: first, sit comfortably in the driver's seat with an upright posture, then adjust the interior rearview mirror to fully cover the rear window without any blind spots—this is a lifesaving key. As for the left side mirror, I adjust it so that the outline of the car body is slightly visible, just enough to see a glimpse of the rear door handle. The right side mirror, on the other hand, should show less of the car body, occupying only about one-fifth of the view to minimize blind spots. Before changing lanes, make it a habit to turn your head and look, not just rely on the mirrors. When I was younger, I misadjusted them once and scraped the rear of a car. Now, every time I hit the road, I check the mirror angles. As a veteran driver with over a decade of experience, I find this method the most reassuring and reliable—safety always comes first.
