How to adjust car mirrors in three steps

Step 1

Without leaving the driver's seat, lean on to the left as far as you can. Now adjust the left ORVM so that the road behind is visible in at least two-thirds of the mirror. Get back into normal driving position to realise the edges of the car are slightly visible and full view of the road is seen in the mirror.

Step 2

Similarly, lean on to your right so that your head almost touches the window. The right ORVM can now also be adjusted such that the road is seen in at least two-thirds of the mirror.

Step 3

Now, once you are back into the normal driving position, adjust this mirror so that the widest possible view of the rear windscreen is available. This IRVM will show you what was missing in the side mirrors and you are all set to go!

Dos and don’ts

Dos

- Adjust your driving seat/position first

- Align the mirror's centre with the horizon

- Make sure field of vision for blind spots is clear

Don'ts

- Don't adjust mirrors while driving

- Don't set mirrors too wide or too narrow

- Avoid touching the glass and obscure the view with fingerprints

Pictures by Kaustubh Gandhi

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