Human beings do not possess visions like the ten-eyed man from DC comics, whom batman defeated. They are in possession of binocular vision that means it is tough to see anything behind them. While you drive, you need to clearly see both sides of your car and the back lane on the road.
Before hitting the trail, you must adjust the rear-view and side mirrors to see clearly. Even though rear-view mirrors are considered the underrated parts of a car, they become one of the most important features of your car when it comes to safety measures. You cannot see the overall view of the road without the mirrors when you hit the road. As a result, the chance of a collision would get higher.
Mirrors are generally considered the underrated parts of cars because of their simple actions like reversing, overtaking, or even making U-turns. The funny thing is without adjusting the mirror; it is impossible to do all those simple tasks. Three are three steps to adjust the car mirrors properly.
It would be best to keep watching from side to side and backward every now and then while driving. Maintaining sight every few seconds from the car, at first, will feel awkward for a moment, but you will get habituated eventually. If you are driving, make it your topmost priority. Here's what you need to know:
If you do not find your seat to be comfortable enough, you cannot drive properly, especially when opting for a long drive. The steering wheel and the seat should be properly aligned; it is important to drive properly, even if it sounds petty. This alignment will help you access the brake pedal, accelerator, and gear shifter very easily.
The driver's side rear-view mirrors are there to help you with a quick glance from the road beside you. One needs to adjust it in such a way as to see the road behind and a small silver side of his car. Gently manoeuvre the side mirrors so that you can see which car will overtake you, or is there any little place left for you to move and make a place for other vehicles to pass.
A common misconception often considered by people is these mirrors are not that important; however, you need to make sure everything is properly adjusted if you are a first-timer to drive. The right way to adjust these mirrors is to hold your head still and try to align the mirror from the side of your car as per your accordance, and you can adjust it manually. You can do it by moving between the passenger's and driver's seats and adjusting it properly.
Rear-view mirrors become most important while you need to see the backward of the lane from your car. You can see the middle of your back windshield directly without moving your body or turning your head. You need to slightly move the mirror as per your preference to see clearly.
If you are more than 6 feet, you may need to adjust the rear-view mirror upside down. This position makes the mirror raise its bottom 1 to 3 inches; as a result, you can avoid the blind spot that many taller drivers experience.
Once you adjust the mirrors, you are ready to go!
Adjusting the mirrors is important even if you are driving a short distance. Sometimes people do not pay attention and thus end up with little or no knowledge regarding adjusting the mirrors. If you find anyone in your friends or family circle who has poor knowledge of rules and facts, this is your golden opportunity to make sure they learn and that too properly! Spread the knowledge and make the road safer for everyone who longs for driving.
