Studies show that driving during winter is more difficult than any other season, especially when fog/haze Due to which the weather becomes unfavorable. Fog is a dense layer of clouds at ground level which can reduce visibility to 400 meters creating dangerous driving conditions. Driving in dense fog is dangerous and difficult, especially when you are unfamiliar with the road
Avoid driving in fog if possible
Be aware of the weather conditions in your area and the areas where fog accumulates. Avoid driving during morning and evening hours as fog levels increase during these hours. Although various car manufacturers have started offering blind-spot detection systems with the side mirrors of their cars, this feature is still within the reach of only a small percentage of car drivers. So how do most drivers in the country avoid rear-end collisions? For generations – from grandfathers to fathers to us, we have been setting our side-view mirrors in a way that gives us a clear view of the rear corner of our cars.
car mirror setting in fog
Correct position of rear and side view mirrors is one of the most important safety aspects of a car. Mirrors are an important visual as well as a safety aid to avoid blind spots and change lanes with great ease. With the help of inside mirror ie rear view mirror, you can know what is behind your car. On the other hand, side mirrors can make you aware of parallel running traffic. With properly adjusted mirrors, you don’t need to turn your head to see the blind spot, in fact, a brief glance at both mirrors is sufficient. So, before starting your car make sure that there is clear visibility in both rear and side view mirrors. Below are the recommended adjustments settings for changing lanes or maneuvering your car in traffic safely-
1. Once you are seated in your normal driving position, rotate the rear view mirror, so that you can clearly see the entire rear windscreen. Once Well Adjusted, you only need to move your eyes, not your head, to take a quick look behind while driving.
2. Taller drivers may need to readjust the mirror-reverse to get the best possible rear eyeshot without tilting their heads. The upside-down elevation is only about 1-2 inches, but it can be a savior for a tall driver with regards to blind areas.
Side-view/exterior mirror position setting
1. To properly adjust the driver’s side exterior mirror, keep your head against the driver’s side window so that you can barely see the driver’s side. Now sit back to ensure that you can see the road behind the vehicle and even a faint part of your car.
2. Next, you need to adjust the co-driver Well Adjust for clear vision. For this, you have to move your head between the passenger and driver’s seat. Now, make the necessary adjustments, so that you can barely see the passenger side.
Make sure the mirror position is correct
To ensure the correct position of the mirror that you have adjusted, observe an overtaking vehicle in the adjacent lane. The car should be reflected in your outside (side view) mirror immediately after you leave the inside (rearview) mirror. And before exiting, the car on the outside mirror should come into your peripheral vision. The updated settings can also be checked when the vehicle is parallel parked on the road. You can see how the speeding vehicles pass through the mirrors and come into your peripheral vision.