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How to Properly Adjust the External Rear-View Mirror

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Side mirror

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In this video, you will see how to correctly adjust the external rear-view mirror to accurately determine the distance between the rear of the car and the vehicle that is about to overtake you. The angle of the left rear-view mirror should be adjusted to see the front door handle, and the same adjustment should be made for the right mirror.

This way, you will have the widest possible field of view in the mirror; when it is divided in half, remember that the right side indicates the safe distance, while the left side indicates the danger distance.

When the car appears in the right half, it means that the vehicle is still far away, while when you see it in the left half, it means it is overtaking you, the vehicle is close, and it is not safe to change lanes.


Updated on 25 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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