What is the optimal position for adjusting car mirrors?

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AngeloMarie
07/29/25 11:06pm
Here are the best positions for mirror adjustment: 1. Left side mirror adjustment: Place the horizon line at the center of the mirror, then adjust the edge of the car body to occupy 1/4 of the mirror's image. 2. Right side mirror adjustment: Since the driver's seat is on the left side, it's harder for the driver to grasp the situation on the right side of the car. Therefore, when adjusting the vertical position of the right mirror, the ground area should be larger, occupying about 2/3 of the mirror's range. The horizontal position should also be adjusted so that the car body occupies 1/4 of the mirror's range. 3. Central rearview mirror adjustment: Horizontally adjust the left edge of the mirror until you can just see your right ear; vertically adjust it so that the distant horizon is centered in the mirror, then move it left or right to position the image of your right ear exactly at the left edge of the mirror.
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