Blind Spot? What Blind Spot?
Blind spots are a major safety concern for drivers everywhere. This post explains how adjusting side mirrors can virtually eliminate blind spots in any car, offering a low-cost alternative to expensive euro-spec mirrors or factory blind spot detection systems.
- Many European vehicles from brands like VW, Audi, Porsche, and BMW include built-in blind spot detection or angled side mirrors, but euro-spec mirrors can be very expensive to purchase.
- A Car & Driver article explains a simple mirror adjustment method - turning side mirrors outward so vehicles are visible as they leave the rearview mirror and enter the side mirror.
- When done correctly, this adjustment can eliminate the blind spot in nearly any vehicle without requiring costly upgrades or replacement parts.
A blind spot in driving is an area around your vehicle that cannot be seen through your mirrors, making it easy to miss other vehicles when changing lanes. These hidden zones on either side of your car are a common cause of close calls and accidents when drivers fail to check them before merging.
Nobody likes to be surprised by another driver on the road. One of the worst feelings is when you commit to changing lanes and that split second you realize your lane change is being blocked by another vehicle you didn’t see, causing you to swerve back into your lane.
This is a huge concern for drivers in Denver and all over the country. Many manufacturers in Europe, like VW/Audi, have side mirrors with built-in angles to see your blind spot. The newest models of many Porsches, Audis, VWs, & BMW have blind spot detection with an illuminated indicator when someone is in your blind spot. You can find euro spec mirrors to fit your specific vehicle, but they can be incredibly expensive.
So what do drivers of older cars or those without the means to replace their side glass do? This article in Car & Driver magazine does a great job in explaining how to adjust your side mirrors so you can virtually eliminate the blind spot in any car. The trick is to turn your side mirrors out so they show vehicles as they leave your rearview mirror and enter the side mirror. Done correctly and you will find your blind spot gone!
To learn more visit the original article here:
https://www.caranddriver.com/features/how-to-adjust-your-mirrors-to-avoid-blind-spots
