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where to put blind spot mirrors on car

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DiLondon

12/22/25 10:49pm

The most effective placement for blind spot mirrors is on the outer upper corner of your side mirrors. This position allows you to see your traditional blind spot zone without significantly obstructing the main field of view from the mirror itself. Proper installation is critical for eliminating the dangerous area that standard mirrors cannot cover.

Before sticking them on, clean the mirror surface thoroughly with the provided alcohol wipe. Position the convex mirror so its inner edge is flush with the outer edge of your main mirror. The goal is to see the lane next to you in the small mirror as a car leaves your main rearview vision. It should not be pointed directly behind the car, but angled outward to capture the adjacent lane.

A common mistake is placing the blind spot mirror too low or too far inward, which defeats its purpose. You should be able to glance from your main mirror to the blind spot mirror with minimal eye movement. According to a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), properly positioned auxiliary mirrors can reduce lane-change collisions by up to 18%.

The table below compares the visibility coverage of different mirror adjustment methods:

Mirror Adjustment Method	Standard Blind Spot Coverage	Required Head Turn	Ideal For
Factory Default Settings	Poor (30-40 ft zone missed)	Significant (over shoulder)	City driving, low speeds
"SAE" / Side Mirror Outward Method	Good (reduces blind spot)	Minimal (shoulder check)	Highway merging, confident drivers
Blind Spot Mirrors (Correctly Placed)	Excellent (covers ~15-20 ft zone)	Minimal to none	New drivers, towing, high-traffic areas
Blind Spot Mirrors (Incorrectly Placed)	Fair to Poor	Still required	N/A - ineffective placement
Integrated Blind Spot Monitoring Systems	Excellent (electronic warning)	None (audible/visual alert)	Modern vehicles, safety-focused drivers

Remember, these mirrors are an aid, not a replacement for a proper shoulder check, especially when changing lanes in dense traffic.

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