Q&A for How to Set Rear‐View Mirrors to Eliminate Blind Spots

Every vehicle has blind spots, and different types of vehicles have different types of blind spots. You may be able to adjust your mirrors in a way where you minimize the size of your blind spots, but you aren't going to be able to get rid of them completely.

This usually means one of the mirrors was not adjusted properly. When seated in a normal driving position, you shouldn't see your car at all in their side mirror. If only one side mirror shows your car, lean towards that side mirror and correct its alignment until you barely see the side of your car.

Blindspot mirrors can be purchased online or perhaps motor factors/car shops. Between about £2 and £10.

No. There will always be some blind spots around your car, even if you use blind spot mirrors.

No, and it would be unsafe to do so, as your mirrors would need to be pointed towards the ground. Instead, make sure to visually check around your car before driving.

Each outside mirror should cover to the extreme ends of your center mirror. You should not have your outside mirrors adjusted so they reflect light from traffic directly behind you at night. Adjust mirrors to the furthest point you can lean your head left, and at least over center console right. This gives you the most viewing area to the sides and behind you.