What is the proper position to adjust car rearview mirrors?

[LeBrianna]

Proper positions for adjusting car rearview mirrors: 1. The central rearview mirror should allow you to see the rear situation through the rear window, with the ground and sky each occupying about half of the mirror; 2. For the right-side rearview mirror, since it's farther from the driver's position, reduce the space occupied by the sky and leave more space for the side of the vehicle. Therefore, the sky should occupy only one-quarter of the right rearview mirror, with the vehicle body also occupying one-quarter; 3. For the left-side rearview mirror, the driver should use the horizon as a reference. Adjust the vertical angle to make the sky and ground each occupy half of the mirror, then adjust the horizontal angle so that the vehicle body occupies about one-quarter of the mirror surface. Note that when adjusting car rearview mirrors, you should do so based on your normal driving posture, not by leaning closer to observe the mirrors.

[VanLeah]

Adjusting the position of car mirrors is fundamental to driving safety. After years of driving, I believe the key is to manually adjust them while seated in a normal driving posture. The interior rearview mirror should be adjusted to provide a full view of the entire rear windshield without any vehicle edges obstructing, ensuring a complete rear view. As for the side mirrors, a slight edge of the car body should be visible in the mirror, with the rest covering the road to minimize blind spots when turning. I prefer to adjust them after parking, slightly turning my head to check for clear visibility. Remember not to set them too high, causing interference from the sunroof or roof, nor too low focusing on the floor. It's important to regularly check and readjust, especially after a driver change. With many blind spot areas and heavy traffic environments prone to accidents, safety comes first.

[DelJulia]

I always carefully adjust the rearview mirrors before driving because I made mistakes during my novice period that affected visibility. Sitting upright, I first adjust the interior rearview mirror with the standard being able to see the entire outline of the rear window, ensuring clear visibility of the traffic behind. The side mirrors should show the edge of the car body at the corner, with the proportion controlled at about one-tenth, leaving the rest for the road. After adjustment, I test drive for a while to ensure no blind spots when changing lanes. A related reminder is not to adjust manually while driving to avoid distraction. Additionally, on rainy days when fog affects mirror visibility, I wipe them clean before adjusting. Keeping the mirrors properly positioned can reduce the risk of rear-end collisions, making daily commutes safer.

[DelGianna]

I prefer a digital approach to adjusting rearview mirrors. First, ensure a comfortable driving posture after settling in. Adjust the interior rearview mirror to face the rear window, aiming for an unobstructed and comprehensive view. Set the exterior rearview mirrors to show just a sliver of the car body, which helps minimize blind spots during high-speed or urban driving. Combining this with a backup camera check is even better—for example, properly adjusted mirrors lead to more accurate camera angles. Key points include choosing a sunny day for mirror adjustments, as good lighting yields better results.