Where should the small round mirror for car rearview mirrors be placed?
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The small round mirror for car rearview mirrors is best installed at the upper left corner of the left rearview mirror. This not only provides a clear view of the rear wheel but also does not obstruct the rear view. Installing a small round mirror offers more advantages than disadvantages, with the biggest benefit being the reduction of blind spots. Rearview mirrors are tools that allow drivers to directly obtain external information about the rear, sides, and lower parts of the car while seated in the driver's seat. For the convenience of drivers, to prevent traffic safety accidents, and to ensure personal safety, all countries require that cars must be equipped with rearview mirrors, and all rearview mirrors must be adjustable. The placement positions for the small round mirror on car rearview mirrors are as follows: 1. Left rearview mirror placed at the upper left corner: The advantage is that it provides a clear view of the rear wheel on the same side, especially useful when parking on roads with curbs. 2. Left rearview mirror placed at the lower left corner: This may not provide a view of the rear wheel, but the benefit is a wider field of vision, allowing visibility of vehicles in the blind spot. 3. Right rearview mirror placed at the lower left corner: Never place it at the upper right corner of the right rearview mirror.
I remember being all thumbs when installing the blind spot mirror for the first time. I stuck it on the bottom left corner of the side mirror because it didn't block the main view and just perfectly showed the wheel edge, making curb scraping during reverse a non-issue. I think every beginner should mount it this way—super simple operation: first clean the mirror surface with alcohol, let it dry, then peel off the adhesive backing and press firmly into position. After installation, test drive it—the expanded visibility is immediate, making nighttime parallel parking much safer, especially useful in narrow urban alleys. Adjust the position regularly; avoid placing it too central or high to prevent driving distractions. In short, just stick it in a corner—zero cost for boosted driving confidence, way more cost-effective than fancy add-ons. This trick was road-tested on my own car, and it hasn't fallen off in over six months of driving.
