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The right way to adjust the external rearview mirror

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Side mirror

There is a correct method for adjusting the external rearview mirror, and we can see it in this very short video. In fact, the way we look in the rearview mirror has a decisive influence on our way of driving and on how we move on the road. The mirror must be adjusted so that we can see the front door handle: in this way we can see the road behind us in its maximum depth; also the one on the other side of the car must be adjusted in the same way, so that we can have the same depth of vision on the other side as well.

Posted on 18 June 2025 by ScegliAuto

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