Unlocking the hidden potential of your car mirrors for safer driving

Every driver knows how important car mirrors are when making manoeuvres and how much they increase our safety on the road. However, mirrors have more functions than it might seem. Here are some tips that will make driving even easier.

Using car mirrors can significantly improve road navigation, though not everyone realizes how much they can see in them. Maintaining good visibility through mirrors ensures greater driving comfort, which is particularly important during difficult conditions like fog or rain. If you're wondering how to fully utilize car mirrors, these four tips are for you.

Parking can be challenging, especially for beginner drivers. Thanks to side mirrors, it's much easier to assess a vehicle's distance from the curb. Just look at the left mirror, and when its bottom edge aligns with the curb line, you can safely brake. This allows you to park exactly where you want, leaving about 10 centimetres of space in front of the vehicle.

Another little-known tip is to watch the mirrors while reversing. To perfectly back into a parking spot, just spot the angle of the parking space or garage in the mirror, which will allow you to automatically align the car without needing to correct the position multiple times.

Rearview mirrors are also indispensable when pulling out of a parking spot. They help you precisely judge the moment to turn to avoid collisions with both your car and others. If the mirror is level with another car's headlight, it's the right moment to perform the manoeuvre.

Side mirrors are also invaluable when merging into traffic or changing lanes. Dividing the mirror into the right and left sides helps avoid the so-called blind spot, which can be difficult for beginner drivers to estimate. Looking at the right side of the mirror helps you see an oncoming vehicle – if it's far away, you can safely merge into traffic; if it's already on the left side of the mirror, it's better to wait until it passes.

Applying these simple tips will make driving easier and safer. Car mirrors will no longer be just accessory but will start playing a crucial role in enhancing your comfort and confidence behind the wheel.

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