How To Adjust Your Car Mirrors To Eliminate Blind Spots SAE
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2015
- Adjusting their vehicle's mirrors is something all drivers do as a normal routine. But according to the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and Car and Driver Magazine, it's also something that most of us are probably doing wrong! I read an article published in Car and Driver about a paper written by the SAE, in which the SAE laid out the best way to adjust your mirrors in order to eliminate dangerous blind spots. It opened my eyes and made me change how I was doing it, so I wanted to share that with you. I've also included a link below to the original article where this information came from and I recommend that you read it for yourself. Thanks for watching!
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I want to thank anyone that takes the time to watch this video - I appreciate it! I hope you find some value in it, and I also invite you to read the comments below. A lot of people have added some helpful information to what I put in the video, and I think you could profit from their wisdom. Thank you!
Congratulations on passing your driving lessons! I know that's a fantastic feeling, and you should be very proud. I hope this video helped you, Henry, and I'm sure your mum will be in good hands with you as her driver. Take care, and thank you for watching.
Thanks, but neither the video nor the comments mention wide panoramic mirror. That's sad, because no adjustment will fully eliminate blind spots. SAE guys'd better recommend that device to all car manufacturers.
That would be a great idea if the car manufacturers would make that standard. I think that's the case with some European cars, but definitely not here in the USA. I recommend using blind spot mirrors in conjunction with this mirror set up - used together, they can considerably reduce the size of unavoidable blind spots. Blind Spot Mirror Video: czcams.com/video/ck3AGE7EF6I/video.html
Those are quite popular too, though I didn't like it much - one still has to move his head far right and they are too small to be 100% sure in every situation. If it's panoramic mirror - everything is visible instantly with no head movement.
I'm a new driver and u helped me a lot
My brother was an over the road truck driver. He explained it to me that "If you can see YOUR CAR in your mirrors, then you DON'T have them set right."
I can also vouch for this. Been using this mirror setup for about a year or two and my confidence has sky rocketed. It allows you to have a 360/panoramic view of the cars behind you which is excellent for putting you at ease when changing lanes and being aware of the cars around you. What used to be a scary maneuver became a piece of cake for me due to this mirror setup.
Thank you for the comment, and it’s good to hear that this system has worked well for you just like it has for me.
This made me more comfortable I’m paranoid as heck I always turn my whole body to look back
I’m glad to hear it helped! Thanks for watching.
Me too!
As you should be. Blind spot checking can be dangerous when people are in front of you. Almost hit someone a few months ago lmao.
@@youraveragegamer8832 This is what I always worry about when I'm, turning my head.
I'm using this mirror-settings for 38 years now. Works perfect!
Important on highways: Always look into the inside mirror FIRST to see, if a fast car is approaching. Then check left mirror, before you change lanes.
Yes, it has proven itself to me over and over again. And thanks for that good advice!
Also: since these mirrors are facing where your blind spot used to be, the cars may appear closer than they used to in the old setup. I had a small close call when I first tried out the setup. Wasn't close enough to be actually worrying but it was a little bit worrying
It does take a little getting used to (like Stan said) but once you do its FANTASTIC. The demonstration was 100 percent accurate, the front of the vehicle shows up in your side mirrors before completely leaving your rearview.
Demo was awesome!
I tried this yesterday . . . . very weird, but it took me only a day to get used to it. As one person said, it gives you confidence on the road. I use blind spot mirrors to see my side inside when backing up. Since we drive forward most of the time it makes sense to me to set the side mirrors properly as demonstrated in this video by Stan, and use those small blind spot mirrors for backing up. Thank you, Stan.
+Frank Tee It definitely takes some getting used to, doesn't it! I'm glad you gave it a chance to prove itself. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching, Frank!
This video is the single most thing that changed the way I drive. I've been using it for over 3 years now and have NEVER missed a car or bike in my blindspot!
Thanks for the amazing video, just thought to drop back and let you know!
I’m very glad to hear that…it’s always worked great for me too!
It is never too late to see this video and learn how to set up the mirrors correctly. These simple mechanics saves life. Thanks Stan!
I hope it was helpful. I appreciate the comment, and thank you for watching!
Probably the clearest explanation of this topic that I have seen. Nice job. Thanks, Stan!
Thanks Craig - I appreciate the feedback! And thanks for watching.
It's definitely a big departure from what most of us normally do. I know I didn't get it at first and someone finally explained it to me in a way I could understand.
Little slow and makes me feel 🥱, but really good
Now this should have at least 10 million views. This should be officially recommended by CZcams, instead of click baits! Thank you.
+Max Xu Thanks! Just hope it helps somebody and keeps them from having an accident.
Found this video a few years back when doing some safety training for my last job. Never did stop in to comment. Thanks, this video has been a game changer. I use it now in every vehicle I drive and have let others in my family know about it. Definitely a big improvement.
Thanks for taking the time to tell me that. I’m glad it was something that helped you. I still use it and believe it’s the best and safest way to set the mirrors. It has definitely proven itself to me. Take care!
"Put your head against the left side window" *proceeds to smoosh face against window*
It made me giggle
The way he describes the adjustments is exactly what I have been doing for the whole of my driving life and it works perfectly
I'm under 21 and I have a full license, but it's been a while since I've driven (what with COVID and all). So, I was checking CZcams and online resources to refresh the proper procedures/safety precautions to drive, and I came across this video. I decided to try it out, and I feel much more comfortable as a (relatively) new driver, especially on the freeway! Thank you for the crystal clear explanation!
Glad to hear it was of some help, and thank you for watching!
Thanks Stan, this just proves that you can teach an old dog new tricks. I have been driving 40 years and (thanks to you) have learned how to avoid the blind spots. Not only I have changed my 2 cars but also passed the message on to my friends.
I’m glad you were willing to give it a try! I also recommend using the small blind spot mirrors and pointing those in towards the sides of your vehicle to help with backing.
I think imma tear my blind spot mirror off I bought, it's the size of a 50 cent coin. Having this ability with full mirror must be far safer.
this is great not only great but you showing us how it works was great best part of the video
I appreciate you saying that - and thanks for watching!
no problem I just came from driving and this tip really helped never been more greatful
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Thank you so much. Never knew of this set up. You have so well captured the scene where the car from behind while over-taking your car is perpetually in your sight. Great
I'm late to the game here but found this video a couple of years ago. It works perfectly and I'll never go back. My only regret is not knowing about years ago. As a Police Science Instructor and having taught Traffic Law for years, I show this to students the past two years. Asking how many intend to switch, the majority show hands. Like me, they didn't know and this explains and shows how it works very effectively. Well done.!
Hello Stan, thanks for the video. 55 years of driving with my mirrors adjusted incorrectly. Used your suggested methods, no blind spot, I see cars from the rear view mirror to the side mirror. Thank you.
Someone needs to put a public announcement, seriously.
I'm glad you were willing to try it, and even more glad to hear it has helped you!
Years ago I saw this video and have been using this technique ever since. It really is the only way to set your mirrors properly in my opinion and I have forwarded this video to many people. I can't tell you how many times I've gotten into someone else's car and they had more of their own car in sight in their mirrors than anything else around them. (I feel like shouting, "DUDE!!!! You already know your OWN CAR is there!!! No need to have your car in your mirror!" ) Anyway, thank you for this awesome video!!
I’m glad you’ve been using this method and that it’s proved itself to you. It definitely works, it just takes some getting used to. Thank you very much for watching the video!
I’ve been using this technique since 2005 when Mazda gave me a defensive driving course as a gift for buying a new Mazda 6. Best bit of driving advice I ever got. It’s a game changer. It takes a few days to get used to it but it really works.
It really does, but a lot of people won’t try it to find out.
@@HowSkills that’s true.
I’ve tried to convince people but they give up too soon before they get used to it.
Thank you for the video.
I had read about this some 20 years ago and had been using this method. I was only about 2 yrs with my driver's license so it was easier to switch. This method makes a big difference. I vouch for it. That article also said twisting your head to check over the shoulder could lead to you driving towards that direction and crash on to a car that is in the blind spot with the "classical way" of adjusting the mirror. So adopt this method and try avoid looking over the shoulder.
I’m glad to hear this method has been working well for you over all those years. I am very happy with it too, and feel like it has made me a safer driver. Thank you for the comment!
I've been using this for years and it literally saved life. With a setup before this, I thought I was clear change lane then out of nowhere a someone speeds up. With this setup, if I see someone recklessly speeding up on the side, they're visible to me. Thank you so much for teaching us this setup
I always look over my shoulders when changing lanes left or right.
Yes, that’s something I still do pretty often myself, not so much on the interstate, but in more dense traffic situations. I do a real quick glance because things can happen very quickly in front of you. Thanks for watching!
@@ericpeterson4038 I agree - it is good theory but it can come undone an a three or more lane road when you want to change in to a middle lane.
The Messerschmitt Glance
It is really the only way to do it.
Excellent video! My son just started driving and we had some near misses with blind spots in the left lane. I figured we needed to probably adjust the mirrors better. Even me, who has been driving for over 30 years learned something valuable from this video. Thanks!
I’m glad it helped, and while this setup took some getting used to, I know it has saved me from a few accidents. Good luck to your son - I’m sure he’ll become a great driver!
I have discovered this myself since I started driving in my 20's and everybody thought it was incorrect. I could not care what other people thought because it made my driving safer. I did not meet anybody that uses the side mirrors like I do and like the SAE recommends. To precisely adjust them, I do it on the freeway, when a car passing me on the side and disappears from my rear view mirror, it has to appear in my side view mirror. Now I will use this video and showed it to my wife so she understands that her husband can be right even when it goes against the majority of people... ;)
I'm actually going to try that. It definitely seems safer and would add to my confidence when driving in heavy traffic. Thanks for the info Stan!
I’m glad you’re willing to try it. It seems a little strange at first, but try it out in traffic and watch the vehicles in your mirrors as they move around you and see what you think. After years of using this setup, I really feel that it has made me a safer driver.
You even have a actual example/demonstration! this is GOLD! thank you so much Stan! Keep up the amazing work!
Thanks a lot for watching and for the kind comment!
I absolutely love this Stan! I'm going to be a liscensced driver in January and this will definitely help alot. Thanks for the upload.! 😁😁
+SoccerKickzz1999 Glad the video helped you and congrats on almost having your license! It'll be yours before you know it - drive safe and have fun!
Hi! Im a new driver and just started driving..just tried this side mirrors set up and i was blown away by the result! Thank you so much! Ill spread this to my friends!
I'm glad you decided to try it out! It works great for me, and I wish I'd been taught this when I first started driving. Take care, and thanks for watching!
I’ve been driving for 40 years. Always time to learn something new. Thanks!
Thanks for the reminder to just look over my L shoulder, and all of your helpful explanations.
I replace the over the shoulder check by leaning my head the way you adjusted the mirrors.
This brings into my eyeballs the parts that I wasn’t seeing (where a motorcycle might be). But it also leaves my eyes pointing forward.
This means that if I am trying to make a lane change in uncooperative traffic, I can be checking the other lane and be ready in case the car in front of me brakes suddenly.
Thank you, Stan! I have less than a month as a new driver, so searching for tips on becoming a new driver I've found this video. It has been an incredible aid on my journey to safely travel, and I couldn't continue without expressing my gratitude. Thank you, Stan!
Glad it was helpful! Best of luck on your driving, and I’m sure you’re going to be a great driver!
amazing !! Great job ! tried it , driving confidence got boosted big time !
I live in Baltimore MD, where almost all the drivers are half crazy. I am so happy to watch and learn from this video. Thank u
Lol! Thanks for watching, and I hope it will help you avoid the crazies in Baltimore!
There is something to be said for using your turn indicators as so many people do not, and to change lanes slowly despite pressure from anyone tailgating you. Lateral acceleration into the hole you see that you are going to insert your vehicle into is key to avoiding accidents and you survey that hole you are going to move into long before you move there; either to the left or to the right. Good video and information. Shall try the set-up.
You are so right...people don’t use their turn signals like they should. They’re a way to communicate with other drivers about what you intend to do, and they can definitely prevent accidents. And good advice on not rushing a lane change. Thank you for watching!
Thanks Stan for this refresher course in the correct use of our mirrors. Exactly how I was instructed many years ago. Hopefully your video will enlighten many more drivers to do the same and drive safe. Cheers!
I appreciate your taking the time to watch, and also letting me know that this method has been working for you for several years! I wish I'd been taught this from the very beginning when I first learned to drive. Thank you!
This is the video you share with everyone you know. It's really important. Protect yourself and those around you!
Thank you very much for watching...this method has helped me a lot.
I've been driving for 1 month and adjusted my side mirrors wrong. Always adjusted them to see behind cars. Thanks Stan! This is a great tutorial and will definitely use this setting.
Thanks for watching this Raul - I'm glad it helped you. Take care and drive safe!
You give off such calm and relaxing vibes. Thank you for this video! Super helpful. I feel a lot more ready for my next driving lesson ❤️
I’m sure you’ll do great - thanks for watching!
He is an FBI agent...cool and collected
Thanks Stan. I really needed this video help. I noticed a blindspot the other day while driving and have been worried ever since. You are totally helping me relieve my fear and possibly a horrible driving experience. Thanks again.
You're welcome! I also recommend using small blind spot mirrors in addition to this mirror set up. Point them so that they show you the area close beside your vehicle. These will help you when backing or when driving in close-in traffic where you have bicycles, motorcycles, and even pedestrians right up next to your vehicle. Thanks for watching.
Correct 100%! Have been doing this for years and just talked about this with my wife today.
No blind spots. Instead of putting sensors teach people to be better drivers.
It has worked great for me, and glad to hear you have been using it too. Just makes sense.
I read in the Toronto Star several years ago how to adjust my mirrors exactly as explained. IT WORKS !!! Race car drivers do not look over their shoulder when speeding around the track and require a panoramic view of cars behind them. Follow Stan's instructions , he is 100 % correct. Thanks for sharing . Robert V.
Thanks for the comment and for taking the time to watch the video! I’ve been using this method for several years now, and it has proven itself to me many times over.
This is a million dollar video. Thank you soo soo much. This helped me a lot today in my 150 miles drives.
Glad it helped! Thank you for watching.
@@HowSkills welcome ❤️
Super glad I decided to look up how to do it properly.... my driving school taught me wrong... and made me watch mostly dr phil videos on car accidents rather than things like what to do at a blinking red light or is cruise control safe on snow or what to do when a tire blows... only found out when I walked up to a cop like 4 years later and asked him.
Yeah, I took Driver’s Ed in high school, but I learned a lot of practical driving tips from my father who was a truck driver. And now I learn everything from CZcams!
I found out earlier I was doing what everyone else does for their mirrors like you showed in the beginning, thanks for showing me how to be safer on the road
Excellent video. I've been adjusting my mirrors like this for 18 years now after i almost merged into the next lane while there were a car in the blind spot that I didn't see.
My approach on side mirror is, if you can see your OWN car in the side mirror, you are NOT seeing the other car next to you in the blind spot.
You don't need to see your OWN car in the side mirrors
I agree with you 100%, and glad this has been working for you.
That's a great video. Explained well. Now I can drive more safely. Thank you
Thank you for watching Ameesh! I appreciate it, and I hope it helped!
Rarely drive on Boston but need to br able to see cars in blind spot. Helps greatly, thank you for demonstration.
Happy to help!
I just traded for a Hyundai Veloster yesterday. I was concerned about it's blind spot compared to my former car. This has been extremely helpful...thanks for taking the time.
You’re welcome! The Veloster is a really nice car...have fun with it and drive safe.
This was the first thing I did when I started driving. It has paid off big time! Now I have to remember to be looking out for motorcycles. Although the mirror positioning still seems to work for them! Thank you so much for the very helpful tips.
You’re a natural...you figured it out on your own! To help with seeing motorcycles, I recommend adding small adjustable blind spot mirrors, and angling them towards the side of your vehicle. This will help you see better into those areas where a motorcycle might hide from view. Thank you for watching!
@@HowSkills I didn't figure it on my own! I have you to thank for that. I watched the video before I started driving and then when the car came, I just retrieved the knowledge and put it to good use 😊 Thanks, I will consider those mirrors.
Thanks a ton for sharing, Stan. I'm a somewhat new driver, and I figured that I might as well start getting used to this setup ASAP.
It’s a good sign that you’re interested in learning all you can about being a safe driver. Thanks for watching!
I cannot thank you enough for making this video!!! I’m terrified for my test and I can’t believe how clear this was!!
Thanks for watching and I’m sure you’ll do good on your test. And always look over your shoulder before changing lanes...that’s being a safe driver and the examiner will watch to see if you do that on the test.
Thanks a lot! I recently had a close call as I was just entering the main road, I looked back and there was no cars and as I accelerated and was changing my lane, a car accelerating really fast almost hit me since my mirrors weren't adjusted as you revealed in the video.
Yeah, that's a scary situation that unfortunately happens way too often. I know I've done that too in the past, all because I had my mirrors adjusted wrong or just didn't check for traffic like I should. That'll really get your adrenaline going! Glad nothing happened to you!
I liked the road video showing that the car is always in a mirror. Great job of explaining!
Thanks - and thank you for watching!
thanks man, you seem like more of a great driving teacher than the ones I've encountered in person. the ones that taught me always confused me.
I do the best I can, and try to explain things the way I'd want someone to explain them to me. I appreciate the comment, and thanks for watching!
Thank You so much I will be practicing tomorrow and I will definitely do this. I’m working on getting my license and taking notes on all your informative videos. Thanks for taking your time to teach others the rules and safety on the road you are appreciated! God Bless have a safe great day!
Best of luck on getting your license, and I’m sure you’ll be well-prepared by the time you go to take your test. It’s a very good sign to me that you’re taking the time to watch videos on driving. That shows you care about being the best driver you can be! Take care.
Thank you!!! I’m a new driver and I’m in Altanta! As you can understand I am terrified of getting on the highway because of the merging and fear of losing a car in ny blind spots. This is golden!
Thanks for watching, Jeimy, and I do understand the anxiety that comes with merging and trying to look out for the other vehicles around you in traffic. I’ve felt it myself, and seen it in others when they’re first starting to drive. It’s a learning process, and will get easier with practice. It’s a good sign that you’re watching videos about driving, because it shows you want to do whatever you can to learn these skills and be a safe driver. You’ll do great!
This absolutely works. I lived in Europe a couple of times, and this is how they taught me to adjust my mirrors. He’s right - it feels weird at first, but when you get used to it you realize how much more you see.
It has worked well for me over the years, and now it’s second nature. I feel it has helped me to avoid several accidents in the past and will probably do so in the future as well. Thank you for your comment!
Wow,this was very informative. I too was guilty of adjusting my mirrors to see only my car. It's a pain to literally have to turn my head to see blind spots but I have to for safety. I changed how I adjusted my mirrors due to this wonderful video. Thanks a bunch! ☺😊
I'm glad it helped! I appreciate your comment, and thank you for watching!
You're very welcome and I will continue to watch.😊😊
I read an article in Wheels magazine in Australia many decades ago which also advocated this method.
I've been doing it so long now that it is the only way I set my mirrors.
Thank you for sharing this as it should be taught by driving schools as the ONLY way to set year vision mirrors.
It definitely works for me, and glad to hear you're sold on it too. It's hard to get people to try it though! It does take some getting used to, but I think there'd be fewer accidents if more people set their mirrors this way.
I will certainly apply this d next time I hit d road. Driving in Manila is toxic, so any advice that will prevent accidents is heaven-sent to me. Cheers!
I've heard that the traffic there can be very interesting! Good luck, drive safe, and thank you for watching!
Great tutorial video! The wow factor came at 3:40. Thank you, I will use this mirror system for my upcoming road trip to Co.
Awesome Stan! I need this for my daily driving and with a job I’m with. I mean it’s common sense, but little things like what you are doing can benefit a lot of people and me. Thanks!
I hope it helped, and I wanted to share it because it was something that has helped me become a safer driver. Thanks for watching!
Having ridden a motorcycle for years l never trust my mirrors driving my car, especially changing lanes, pulling out from parking spaces, doing u turns etc.
Thank you for making this video.
I used to have a motorcycle, and I know that drivers often don’t see motorcycles because their mirrors aren’t set right and because they don’t look over their shoulder before changing lanes. It does make you more aware and cautious before you change lanes it you’ve ever ridden a motorcycle. They’re easily hidden in a blind spot.
Thank you. It indeed is wonderfully thoughtful of you to take time to show, this level of Courtesy.
Thank you Sir.
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I hope it was of some help. Thank you very much for watching the video!
The best video I have ever seen abt mirror setting and blind spots 👍
I appreciate your saying that - thank you for watching!
I saw the same Car and Driver article because I had never really figured out how to set my mirrors for safe driving. This video helped me better visualize how to set my mirrors (especially while stationary). Thank you!
That’s great - glad to hear from someone else who has seen the article. It works great for me. Thanks for watching!
Hi, Stan - thanks so much for this. I live in abroad and when I was taking my mandatory one driving lesson before getting my license here (at age 58!, after having driven since i was 16), I turned my head slightly before moving to the left lane and my instructor could not understand what I was doing. Turns out it is a sure fail on the test if you turn your head! So it's great to get these tips.
Sorry, they failed you on your test! Some instructors might give you a little grace on something like that, but most do want you to keep your eyes on the road ahead and use your mirrors. I love this mirror setup and have used it for quite a while, but to be honest, I do still take a very quick look back before changing lanes. If you're constantly monitoring all your mirrors, you can often make lane changes safely without looking back over your shoulder. In the end, all that matters is pleasing the driving instructor during the test, isn't it! Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.
Hi Stan - thanks for the video! What is problematic with this information is the words "eliminate blind spots!" As you stated at the end of the video, this system does not work for smaller road users: motorcycles, bicycles, scooters and pedestrians. And therefore, when the SAE indicates that it "eliminates blind spots", it moves drivers to stop checking their blind spots by shoulder (head) checking. I wouldn't recommend this system for either novice or experienced drivers because no matter how the mirrors are adjusted, it is NOT going to "eliminate blind spots" especially on larger vehicles. Thanks Cheers Rick
Very true...it's virtually impossible to totally eliminate blind spots, as no one has a system that enables you to see 360 degrees around your vehicle. But this mirror setup does give the advantage of seeing a panoramic view of vehicles coming up behind you and passing you. This is better than what most people in many driving environments use, which is why the SAE recommends it. It improves safety, but doesn't guarantee total elimination of driving hazards. Many people use it, and I can vouch for it in most situations, particularly interstate/highway driving. I also recommend blind spot mirrors in addition to this, as no one mirror setup is perfect. But I still believe this is better than most, and that anyone can benefit from it. The alternative is bigger blind spots around your vehicle. Thank you for your comment and observations!
Stan Cravens ford has the all around cameras
No matter what your mirror adjustment.You always must check manually. This is basic safety and what I learned in Driver's ED.
Sorry Rick, but I have NO BLIND SPOTS on either side of my car or big rig. Many years ago I made a booklet showing how correct mirror adjustment eliminates so called "blind spots". I have one booklet for cars and one for a big transport truck. You CAN NOT hide a car on the right or the left with this correct system. In both booklets I have my daughter and my son on bicycles in the so called "blind spot". They are clearly visible in the correctly adjusted mirrors. I like to offer $1,000 bucks to anyone who can hide a small car on the right or left of my car or rig. No one has ever been able to claim that $1,000 yet. All cars now come with safety convex mirrors on the right side, and to be fair Rick, I have carefully mounted an auxiliary convex mirror just below my left flat mirror. Go ahead! Try to hide a small car on the right or left of my vehicle. You can not do it.
Depends on your mirror and vehicle shape and size. We shouldn't eliminate blind spot checking with our head.
Who ever hit the dislike button was so overjoyed from this video and got confused pretty sure. Nice video. Keep up the good work.👍👍👍
I appreciate your saying that, and luckily, the video had more Likes than Dislikes! Thanks for watching!
Im not a native English speaker but i had chance to listen some of them.Your voice is the most calming one i have ever heard :D i would listen to you for hours and thank you for the informative video.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for showing us how to correctly adjust the mirrors. Just like everybody else I was following driver's ed. instructions all the years. This video is really great.
Many Driving Schools do teach this method now, and it has also been endorsed by AARP and other organizations. Thank you for watching!
Mr. Cravens, I'm sure this video saved lives and prevented accidents. Thank you!
That was my goal when I made this video, so I very much hope that’s true. Thank you for taking the time to watch it!
Much informative .Thanks for sharing SAE recommendations.
Oh my gosh!! I have been doing it wrong all these years! Why don't they teach you this in driver's ed? Thank you for the video. It look me about 2 minutes to adjust my mirrors and a couple of miles to get used to it. Amazing!!
Glad to hear it helped! I’ve been using it for years and it has proven itself to me over and over again.
I can't thank you enough sir! So far, we always used to set our mirrors, the way our driving school instructors, asked to do. but today, I have found out, you are absolutely correct. I am gonna change my mirrors right today. thank you again.
Thanks for taking the time to watch the video, Abu. This method takes a little getting used to, but it works.
Thanks so much!!! This was one of my biggest concerns about driving so fast and so close in freeway..ho boy such a great class..you're great!!! Appreciate it and thanks for sharing.
I appreciate the comment, and thank you very much for watching!
All I can say is AMAZING!!!! I recently started driving a 2019 Challenger with terrible blind spots. I was going to purchase the stupid little mirrors to add on and so glad I did not. This video is a game changer as I feel so much safer changing lanes. Thank you so much and I have been sharing the info with lots of people. Why was this never taught in drivers education???
Not sure why they don't teach it in most schools. Maybe it's just not widely known about. But I know that some do teach it.
Stop driving woman. Save the world some trouble and a lot of traffic jams
Still should get those blind spot mirrors, I think. There are still blind spots, they are just more alongside your car than outward. A good blindspot mirror may eliminate that inward blind spot
@@youraveragegamer8832 no need for them when adjusted like the video shows.
i’ve lowkey ALWAYS have adjusted my mirrors like this. I never felt the need to see much of my car in my mirrors at all. I felt comfortable in my car and how i was able to control it, I wanted to see more traffic behind me! VERY reassuring that everyone who made fun of me for my mirrors can eat it since i was driving the safest. Thank you for this video. 😊
After i watched this video 2 years, i hv changed the way how my mirror used to be. Thanks stan!
I'm glad to hear that you're doing this! I have used this method for many years and it definitely works. Thanks for watching!
Nobody taught me this before, should have been mandatory. Thanks for the tip.
You’re welcome - I’m glad it helped!
Thank you so much for this. In my SUV I have a really hard time seeing smaller cars in the mirrors, and a quick glance over the shoulder doesn't always do it either, because of the large struts between the rear and side-rear windows. Now I think I'll have a much better way to cope with this.
Great...I’m glad you’re willing to try it! And consider adding small blind spot mirrors too. Those can help also in seeing into some common blind spots.
I've been driving this way for years, everyone tells me I set my mirrors in a weird way. Thanks for making this video so I can show them the light.
Haha! You’re welcome, and it’s great that you’ve been instinctively doing this.
Have been driving since 10 years now....but this is something very unique and very helpful I found on you tube after a long time....really appreciate your work...:)
Thank you - I know it had really helped me. And I really appreciate your watching and taking the time to comment!
Thank very much. I went to two driving schools, and neither of them taught me what you have done.
I appreciate the comment and thank you for watching!
Thank you for sharing this safety car video Stan, thank you. With regards from Australia.
You’re very welcome - I hope it was of some help! Thank you for watching!
One of the best videos I've seen about cars safety
Thank you - I appreciate your saying that. And thank you also for watching - I hope it helped.
Thank you so much for this very informative safety video. I did not know this before and feel much more confident to overtake. We can always learn something new and give it a go. You are doing a lot for safety by presenting this video.
Thanks a lot for watching the video!
great for highway but in urban situations you create blind spots right beside your car's rear pillars (C pillars) making parking situations dangerous for pedestrians when backing up...also bicyclists tend to ride fairly close to the sides (some bikers do the same). This method is awesome for keeping track of wide vehicles, but I'd still recommend the old style adjustments + turning your head to see blind spots (or invest in a additional mirror, like trucks have, for blind spots)
Anyone coming up that close to you can be spotted in the rear view mirror and/or with a head check.
+Craig. rofl, people willing to "head check" don't have to set up their mirrors this way.
I recommend the method described in this video, but I also recommend adding blind spot mirrors that do show you those areas in close to your vehicle. This lets you cover the panoramic view around the rear and side or your vehicle, as well as helping you park, backup, or see bicycles/motorcycles that can get up close to you in dense city traffic.
l337pwnage: Sorry, you are incorrect. When you have your mirrors set correctly, the head check no longer serves as the primary blind spot detector. The SAE method has the mirrors and head check serving different purposes. Widening your field of mirror view gives you more information without having to turn and scan, leaving the head check for a narrower view that takes less time to process, thereby taking away less time from looking forward. With the SAE method, head checks can be done a lot quicker. Try it and see for yourself.
Stan Cravens ....where do I place those little mirrors then? thanks!
omg! I did what you suggested.....HUGE difference, thank you so much!
You’re welcome! I’m glad you were willing to give it a try!
I've had 3 really close calls in the past year, to the point i nearly spent a small fortune on a device from Europe or traded my car, again, when it's been mirror adjustment all along. Thank you for this video to help save lives!
I hope it helped, and I hope others have benefited from it too. Thank you for watching!
I also shared on fb and my daughter said hers were all wrong too! So thanks again!
This system has really worked for me! Very happy with the results while freeway driving, as I am often being passed by others. It does have one drawback, which is that adjusting this way doesn't let me easily see the side of my car when backing into a parking spot. I solved that problem with paste-on auxillary mirrors; basically a sliver mirror attached to the bottom of my side-views, giving me a proper view of the parking lines when backing up, or for the always challenging parallel parking situations.
Very very helpful. I’m always moving my mirrors from now on I will keep them this way and teach my sons as well.
Try this setup out and see what you think - works great for me!
I’ve been looking through my mirror like this for years. It makes so much more sense.
Hopefully more drivers know about this and adjust.
It has worked great for me, and has helped me be a safer driver. I hope more drivers will at least try this and see how they like it. Thank you very much for watching!
I first heard about this technique from the Click and Clack brothers "Car Talk" on PBS more than a decade ago. Have been using it since then.
Hi Stan,I act did this in the early 90’s. The rest of the family however found it difficult to adjust themselves to the new correct way! Thanks for sharing!There wasn’t any CZcams or Whatsapp then,this is a BIG help!👊
Awesome - you were way ahead of the curve on this! I think it's great once you get used to it - so much safer. I'm glad to hear that it's worked for you for all these years. Thanks for the comment, and thanks for watching!
That was a great video !! I have been wondering all along about the blind spots but never recognising that I was making a mistake..Thanks a million..
I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!
Thank you very much for this video. I almost hit someone on a freeway on ramp all because of my blind spot. I tried your tip and works great.
I’m glad you tried it out and that it helped! Thank you very much for watching.