driving tip reduces blind spot (off topic)

[Ron Koval]

Hi all-

My tip for today I got from my parents retirement magazine, now endorsed by 
safety experts (whatever that means)

'normal' placement of side view mirrors allows the driver to see the side of 
their car, overlapping coverage with the center rear-view mirror.

With the new alignment, the mirrors are set farther out to cover the blind 
spot.  To find the new alignment, while in the car, lean left 'till your 
head touches the window.  Line up the left mirror to just see the back 
corner of your car.  Now lean right about an equal amount and set the right 
mirror.

What you are looking for is a car coming up from behind will transition from 
the center mirror, to the side mirror, to your side vision without having to 
turn around (losing sight of what's in front!)  A secondary benefit is that 
at night, headlights from the rear will not bother you from the side 
mirrors.  Took me a few days to get used to, but now I like the extra 
coverage.

Stay safe out there!

Ron Koval
DrivingallaroundChicagoland
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