The Right Way to Set Your Side Mirrors for Driving

Are you a new driver or perhaps looking for a refresher on mirror adjustment? Join us in this insightful video where we break down The Right Way to Set Your Side Mirrors for Driving to ensure your mirrors are perfectly set before hitting the road.

👁️‍🗨️ Mirror Setup for Optimal Visibility:
Discover the art of adjusting your mirrors to match your gaze when your chin is facing forward. Learn how to effortlessly glance up at the rearview mirror to have a clear view of the entire world behind you. No more straining or tilting your head - it should be a seamless process.

🔍 Left Mirror Configuration:
Uncover the secrets of setting your left mirror to see just enough, including your back door handle. Understand the ideal angle for a comprehensive view without compromising safety.

🔍 Right Mirror Configuration:
Master the technique of positioning your right mirror for a balanced perspective. Learn to gauge the distance of vehicles accurately, avoiding misjudgments on the road. Remember, objects may appear closer or farther than they are!

🚗 Road-Tested Tips for Safer Driving:
Get ready to hit the road with confidence. Understand that side mirrors are essential, but they don't provide accurate distance perception. Learn how to use them in conjunction with the rearview mirror for a complete picture of your surroundings.

Don't underestimate the importance of mirror adjustment - it's a small step with a big impact on your safety. Join us in this tutorial and gain a whole new level of confidence in your driving skills. Remember, all it takes is a slight movement of your eyeballs for a world of a difference!

Timestamps:

00:33 - Introduction
00:34 - Setting up rearview mirror
01:13 - Setting up left mirror
02:17 - Setting up right mirror
03:17 - An important thing to remember

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[sizxxlz]

As a police and motorcycle driving instructor I am disappointed in the suggestion made here to have approximately one-third of your car visible in your side mirrors. As others have accurately pointed out, by doing so, you lose the ability to see further out to the side and into that blind spot area which is critical. Maybe you adjust to see just the slightest edge of the car's side but you must see the blind spots as best you can. Remember as others pointed out to check over your shoulder before changing lanes. I would also add, use your turn signals, and take your time. An additional thought, cars now come with blind spot information systems that will help warn you of something in those blindspots. Even with such additional information - check before you move into another lane or pull away from the curb and into traffic. The life you save may be your own or a family member.

[edvinasm]

I never set up side mirrors like that. In my driving experience (35 years) such setup will result in huge blind spots. I set up my side mirrors so, that car side isn't seen in the side mirrors at all, however I can see it when I lean a bit - useful when parallel parking or maneuvering in tight spaces. Such setup eliminates blind spots completely and makes driving much easier and safer.

[Driving-ukec]

This may work for beginners but truthfully the more your vehicle is visible in your side mirrors the more of a blind spot you will experience

[CaMuzzy]

Your mirrors are adjusted incorrectly...If you're seeing the side of your vehicle when you look in the side mirrors then your mirrors aren't adjusted correctly for your blind spot. They should be adjusted so the side of your vehicle is just outside of the mirrors view. With this setting every car behind you three lanes wide should be visible in at least one of your mirrors. If a car passes or overtakes you on the right or left...as soon as it leaves that side mirror it should appear in the window itself.

[alexmark]

this channel is honestly a gold mine of driving lessons and tips, you guys are helping me so much

[aliquewilliams]

This is the old incorrect way to adjust a mirror. You're creating large blind spots this way. The mirror should be facing much further outward.

[sholotahloya]

My sister passed the test with the help of your videos! You are amazing

[TravelwithGM]

Hi! Mam
I am learning driving in Bahrain.
Your lessons and driving techniques are very helpful.
Keep doing. Thanks and Regards

Keep peparing

[snowluvly]

Oh my heavens! You are an Angel sent from God himself. I love the time you put into the small details of all your videos. ❤you actually help me understand it better.

[bostonblackie]

Driving is a great time to take your eyes and attention of the road!

[puretruth]

The best driving videos on youtube so far! keep up the good work!

[fnurxdm]

If you see the same thing in your side mirrors as you can in your rear view mirror, they are adjusted incorrectly, in my opinion. The side view mirrors should be adjusted so that as a vehicle leaves the view of the rear view mirror, it enters the view of your side mirror. This will help eliminate blind spots and will allow a much shallower over the shoulder glance before changing lanes.

[dannyc]

This is wrong and not optimal. This is why you have a blind spot. Its call a SIDE mirror for a reason. A little geometry goes a long way. You are not suppose to see your own car because its always there. Your car wont disappear guys ROFL.😅

[rlshrdw]

one of the best instructor in the world JAQUELINE💗

[reb]

Thanks a lot for making us drive safe and better

[sppjxeh]

The method to adjust your side mirrors is not only incorrect, but it is dangerous, as it increases the blind spots. For the life of me, I will never understand how this method continues to be passed on.😊

[saungkhwarnyo]

I'm 63 years old lady, currently living Huntsville AL as a foreigner and passed theory test last 2 months. Now I am looking for the driving school for the driving practice unfortunately they denied due to my age they said, they teach only young and advanced driver for the truck. Driving if very important of my life to survive living in USA. KINDLY ADVICE HOW CAN I DO?

[Emily-dgrc]

Very helpful, thank you for the video Jaqueline!

[thecosmodreamers]

Using side mirrors as additional rear view mirrors is absurd. They should be helping us see our blindspots 🤦🏼