Safe Driving in Kennesaw – Sideview Mirror Adjustment

Let’s talk today about side-view mirrors and how that could impact or prevent an accident from occurring. A lot of times, the side-view mirrors are not properly adjusted because basically, the drivers have a tendency to adjust the mirrors on both sides, so that they can only see their vehicle. They don’t have the side-view mirrors properly adjusted so that they can see vehicles coming from either the left or the right. Let’s talk about the importance of having your side-view mirrors safely adjusted.
A lot of times, drivers have the mirrors adjusted, that is, the side-view mirrors adjusted, just so that they can see barely outside of their own vehicle. The problem with that is this: is that the mirror needs to really be adjusted so that both on the right side and on the left side, when looking into the mirror, you can see a vehicle approaching from either your left or your right. Now, adjusting your mirrors in this manner will help you number one: make your lane changes properly and it will also, of course, warn you of drivers that are quickly approaching from one lane or the other.
You want to make sure that every time you get into the vehicle, the side-view mirrors are actually properly adjusted because sometimes, what happens is the side-view mirror will brush up against a hard object and it will cause the side-view mirror to fold inward. If you’ve been involved in an accident, call my office at 770-792-1000 and I’ll be happy to help you on your case.