No more blind spots: A new way to adjust your rear-view mirrors

It may come as a surprise to learn that there is a better way to set the rear-view mirrors in your vehicle.

Don't lose sight of the facts

If you look in your side mirrors and see the sides of your vehicle, then you may be doing it by the book, but pundits will argue that you're doing it wrong.

Although this first method is recommended at most driving schools, it creates a considerable overlap between the side and centre rear-view mirrors - which is unnecessary - and leaves blind spots on both sides of your vehicle.

By adjusting your side mirrors as described below, you won't lose sight of what's behind you and you'll always know what's going on beside you.

Give it a try

Your interior rear-view mirror

Fairly obvious, the positioning of your inside rear-view mirror should allow you to see out of the rear window. Remember to always sit upright and in a comfortable position when adjusting the mirror.
Your side-view mirrors

For the driver's side mirror , place the side of your head against the window, then adjust the mirror until the side of your vehicle comes into view.
For the passenger's side mirror , while you're sitting in the driver seat, lean to the right so that your head is in the car's centre line. Then adjust the mirror until the side of your vehicle comes into view.
If all three of your mirrors are aligned correctly you should be able to see a vehicle directly behind you leave your rear-view mirror and seamlessly transfer to one of your side view mirrors.

Correct use of all three of your rear-view mirrors should also prevent you from getting in another driver's way or cutting anyone off.

This method may take some time to get used to, but quickly becomes second nature. Give it a try and happy lane-changing.