Reality Upgrade

It might surprise a few people, but the mirrors on cars are carefully engineered to prevent blind spots while driving. Unfortunately, most of us adjust our mirrors incorrectly, and negate that benefit, leaving us wide open to the dangers of having blind spots.

The picture above is a a illustration of the proper way to angle your mirrors to avoid blind spots. Set up your rear view mirror as shown in figure 3, and your side mirrors as shown in figures 1 and 4, and you will have no blind spots. Figures 2 and 5 are illustrations of how mirrors are usually angled, and a demonstration of what not to do.

This mirror configuration may take a little getting used to, because not being able to see the sides of your car in the mirror may be disorienting, but stick with it and you will quickly get used to it. And then, no more blind spots!

Thanks to Car and Driver Magazine for this great idea! Check out the full article here.

Good luck, and drive safe.