Adjust your wing mirrors by positioning them so that only the slightest amount of your car is visible on the inside edge of the mirror. Then, lean slightly to the right and repeat the process for the passenger-side mirror.
Here's a more detailed explanation of how to properly adjust your wing mirrors, aiming to minimize blind spots:
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Start in the Driver's Seat: Sit in your normal driving position.
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Driver's Side Mirror Adjustment:
- Lean your head towards the driver's side window until your head almost touches the glass.
- Adjust the driver's side mirror outward until you can just barely see the side of your car in the mirror's inside edge. This eliminates the overlap between what you see in the rearview mirror and your side mirror.
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Passenger Side Mirror Adjustment:
- Lean your head towards the center of the car as far as comfortably possible.
- Adjust the passenger's side mirror outward until you can just barely see the side of your car in the mirror's inside edge.
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Test and Refine: After making these adjustments, take a test drive and check your blind spots. You may need to make slight tweaks to the mirror positions to achieve optimal visibility. When another car is passing, you should see it in your rear view mirror, then your wing mirror, before finally seeing it with your peripheral vision.
By using this method, you'll significantly reduce blind spots and have a much better view of vehicles approaching in adjacent lanes. Remember to adjust your mirrors each time you drive if someone else has been driving the vehicle.
