Adjusting the mirrors

Adjusting the mirrors Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the inside and outside rear view mirrors properly

However, it is possible to adjust a car’s mirrors in a way that eliminates these blind spots, meaning that only a quick glance becomes necessary before changing lanes. You’ll need to start by adjusting the side and center rear view mirrors, then confirm they overlap properly. Lean your head over to the left and adjust the mirror.

Side view mirrors should reflect objects that are alongside your car. When you adjust the rear-view mirror, it’s an indirect form of adjusting the side view mirrors. You should see in the reflection how much space is between essential parts and your car. While in the driver’s seat, there should be a clear view of both sides of your car.

This usually means one of the mirrors was not adjusted properly. When seated in a normal driving position, you shouldn't see your car at all in their side mirror. If only one side mirror shows your car, lean towards that side mirror and correct its alignment until you barely see the side of your car. Thanks!

The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) published a paper in 1995 suggesting how outside mirrors could be adjusted to eliminate blind spots. The paper advocates adjusting the mirrors so far outward that the viewing angle of the side mirrors just overlaps that of the cabin’s rearview mirror.