Where is the blind spot of the right rearview mirror?
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The blind spot of the right rearview mirror is located approximately 20° behind the left and right sides of the vehicle body. Below is a partial introduction about car blind spots: 1. Front blind spot: The area in front of the hood that cannot be seen, commonly known as the front blind spot. Several factors contribute to the front blind spot, including the height of the vehicle body and seats, the length of the front end, and the driver's physique. 2. Rear blind spot: The blind spot behind the vehicle, commonly known as the rear blind spot, refers to an area of about 30 degrees extending outward from the rear door that is outside the view of the rearview mirror. When the front of a following car is near the rear door of the leading car, the following car cannot be seen in the leading car's rearview mirror, making it highly prone to scratches and rear-end collisions.
As a veteran driver who frequently takes long trips, I believe the blind spot for the right rearview mirror is located at the right rear side of the car. Specifically, it refers to the area not visible from the driver's perspective, such as vehicles beside the right side of the car that cannot be seen through the rear window. I’ve encountered situations on the highway where a car suddenly appeared from the right side while changing lanes, which was extremely dangerous. The main reasons are improperly adjusted mirrors or obstruction by the car body, leading to a larger blind spot. The solution is to adjust the mirror while sitting upright, ensuring the mirror’s edge slightly captures your car’s door handle, which helps reduce the blind spot. Extra caution is needed during turns because the inner wheel difference can enlarge the blind spot. I make it a habit to check the mirrors before driving, adding a small blind-spot mirror or upgrading to new car accessories with detection features to prevent accidents. The left rearview mirror also has blind spots when driving in the left lane, but issues often arise on the right side. Developing the habit of turning your head to check is much safer.
