Eliminate your car's blind spots by adjusting your mirrors properly.
Blind spots aren't inevitable in all vehicles, argues user Kristen Rush.
By adjusting your mirrors so that you barely see the edges of your own car, you can effectively eliminate the blind spots on the sides of the vehicle. The rear-view mirror should be able to locate any car behind yours. It's worth the few seconds it takes to adjust these when you get in the driver's seat.
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