What is the most suitable position to adjust the car's rearview mirrors?
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The car's rearview mirrors should be adjusted to a position that is comfortable and suitable for you. The adjustment methods for the rearview mirrors are: 1. Left-side mirror: Place the horizontal line at the center of the mirror, then adjust the edge of the car body to occupy one-quarter of the mirror's image; 2. Right-side mirror: Place the horizontal line at two-thirds of the mirror's height, then adjust the edge of the car body to occupy one-quarter of the mirror's image. Precautions when using the rearview mirrors include: 1. The vibration of the car body during driving may cause changes in the position and angle of the rearview mirrors, so observe and adjust them in time; 2. When the driving route changes, such as parking, starting, overtaking, turning, or making a U-turn, observe the rearview mirrors and give corresponding signals.
After driving for so many years, I've found that the key to adjusting car mirrors is eliminating blind spots. Sit in the driver's seat, lean back with your head against the headrest, and first adjust the interior rearview mirror to face the center of the rear window, capturing the entire road behind. Then adjust the side mirrors to tilt slightly outward, just enough to see a small corner of your car's rear, leaving the rest for the lane and traffic behind. Avoid adjusting them to show too much of your own car body—that creates huge blind spots and makes it easy to miss neighboring vehicles when changing lanes. Back when I didn't pay attention, I nearly had several accidents. Now, I check them every time before driving, especially on long trips. Keeping them in this position makes driving much safer, with clear and comfortable visibility.
