Blind spots are, for most people, an inevitability. You will pretty much never be able to see the absolute entirety of the road when you’re driving, and that’s fine! Of course, having the most visibility possible is what we all try for, and thankfully there are some great hacks for getting rid of the blind spots that are getting you down. The best part is that you can choose whether your blind spot solution is temporary or semi-permanent.
The more permanent solution is to purchase aftermarket stick-on convex mirrors that adhere to your wing mirrors. The best placement is in the outer corner, either upper or lower (or if you get bigger ones, just the outer side as opposed to the inner). Make sure your mirrors are clean and free of dust and dirt before you attach the mirrors. If you’re leasing your vehicle, it might not be a good idea to use this technique.
The other solution is to adjust your mirrors for a less permanent solution. It’s simple to do and gets rid of blind spots easily. Here is how to do it:
- Adjust your rearview mirror to give you a view directly to the rear. Make it so that it best covers your rear window view. Don’t tilt it to get side views – just straight back through your window.
- Lean your head until it almost touches your driver’s side window. Adjust your left side mirror so you can just barely see the side of your car – no more.
- Lean your head to the passenger side as far as you can comfortably while still sitting up and adjust the right mirror so you can barely see the right side of your car.
You shouldn’t be able to see the side of your car when your head is all the way upright!
This is a great solution for those of you who might not be ready to make the commitment to stick-on mirrors!
Finally, you can buy an aftermarket mirror that clips over your OEM rearview mirror and expands your field of view. These are available at many auto parts stores, and we can recommend some if you can’t decide!
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