Apparently I’ve Been Adjusting My Side Mirrors Wrong This Whole Time

has no car visible whatsoever.

Both think they’re doing it correctly.

And, depending on exactly how they’re using the mirrors, there is some legitimate reasoning behind both approaches.

The traditional method leaves the vehicle’s edge barely visible.

The enhanced method turns the mirrors farther outward to reduce the blind areas.

The real problem is when someone has the mirror pointed so far inward that a large portion of it is showing the side of the car.

That’s when you’re giving away useful viewing area.


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