How To Use Blind Spot Mirrors To Increase Driver Safety - Safe Driving Tips - Adjust Mirrors

[@foro8]

From where did you buy them? Thx in advance

[@HowSkills]

You should be able to find them at any automotive supply store. I also have these Amazon and eBay Affiliate links that show some good blind spot mirrors that are available through them: www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-gmagpa rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5575154631&toolid=10001&campid=5337813532&customid=&icep_uq=blind+spot+mirror&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=6000&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

[@danielrubio6498]

foro8 Walmart...

[@psdaengr911]

If you must, any Walm*rt. All thpse mirrors are mare in China and Walm*rt sells more of them than all the autoparts stores combined.

[@inyobill]

​@@HowSkills You mean as mentioned in the video? ;-)

[@itsjoannotjoann5070]

I would be lost without my blind spot mirrors and yes, they do make backing into a spot MUCH easier.

[@HowSkills]

+ItsJoan NotJoann Yeah, I think everybody should have them. Backing is easier and everyday driving is safer. Thanks for watching!

[@user-by6bg5eu6c]

@@HowSkills i wonder if it takes sub zero winter temperature.. because most of the doubleside tape will fail at extremely low temp.

[@acelakid94]

Blindspot mirrors are also extremely useful when parallel parking. Helps to get as close as possible to the curb so you can get into a small spot _without_ getting a curb rash on your rims.

[@HowSkills]

Yes, that's a very good point. Parallel parking is something that a lot of people dread doing, some avoiding it at all costs, and blind spot mirrors can help make it a whole lot easier and doable. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching!

[@rwrushing]

THIS IS SO GOOD! Teaching my teen daughters to drive. This just came up. Thanks for your service! Saving lives!

[@HowSkills]

You’re welcome, and I’m sure you’ll do a great job teaching your daughters!

[@juanitasmathers8537]

You are such a good teacher. I could listen to you all day!

[@HowSkills]

I appreciate your saying that, and I hope the video encourages a few people to use blind spot mirrors to make their driving experience safer. Thanks for watching, Juanita!

[@HowSkills]

I appreciate your saying that, and I hope the video encourages a few people to use blind spot mirrors to make their driving experience safer. Thanks for watching, Juanita!

[@vrcimino1250]

Thanks for the very clear advice. I apprecited the pointer to keep them away from the edge to avoid problems while remotely adjusting the regular mirrors. I bought a pair at Walmart for $2.77 and they are the same exact ones in the video but a different Walmart owned name Auto Drive.

[@HowSkills]

Glad you got yourself some...they do make a big difference.

[@elenamarciano2362]

hello Stan, my new best friend. Just bought my daughter a 2006 mazda miata convertible with a huge blind spot. TMI, but woke up this morning feeling like I made a huge mistake. Your videos are great and looking forward to getting the mirrors. And you're right I have been placing my mirrors incorrectly for 45 years!

[@HowSkills]

Love those cars, but can bet they would benefit from adding blind spot mirrors. They should solve the problem, and will make that nice car even better!

[@KevinGeneFeldman]

The issue I have with mirrors is that the nature of it "mirroring" confuses me and I don't trust what I'm looking at at a glance. So you have to turn and look over your shoulder but those giant pillars are blocking your view, then you have your eyes off the front of the road.

[@HowSkills]

I still often take a quick look to the side before I change lanes, but I try to make it as quick a glance as possible. Things can change very quickly in front of you, so it needs to be done as fast as you can. On the interstate, I try to keep an eye on the traffic behind me so that I know if a vehicle is approaching or if it’s clear for quite a ways. If I keep aware of what’s behind me, I feel confident passing another vehicle without looking over my shoulder. That’s about the only situation where I don’t look over my shoulder. And thick pillars sure don’t help!

[@lancefarrell8007]

Good video, as someone who has had delivery jobs in all classes of vehicles, I feel placement of these mirrors are very important. Like you, it should be on the inside or closest to the the truck /car. (top not bottom though)... The most important area of a side mirrors is the outer, middle to lower area. That area should be left to the clearer, more detailed & larger factory mirror, not a tiny convex mirror for wide angles blind spots. Why most people cover this with the tinier convex mirror isn't logical and totally wrong. I prefer upper inside corner, which is the least used area of the factory mirrors. Plus, this frees up the bottom area for backing up in tight parking spots & lining up the painted line if need be. Oh and I seen a comment about a person looking over his/her shoulder!.. Unless in a stopped, or very slow trying to park situation, you should never have to take your eyes off the road and turn your head to make lane changes for example. Those drivers scare the s@!% out of me. It's all about the mirrors and knowing your surroundings. A little tip when teaching your kids to drive, randomly ask them without looking, what color is the car behind them and or the other lane. They should be able to answer that at all times.

[@HowSkills]

Great comment and advice, Lance. I tend to agree with you that if you're staying aware of the traffic around you and are using your mirrors like you should be, then there's no need to look over your shoulder to change lanes. That quick glance back over your shoulder can be dangerous, especially at Interstate speeds.

[@psdaengr911]

Mounted high, a supplementary mirror helps cover more of the sky. Mounted low on a stock mirror it helps cover the stock mirror.

[@MustAfaalik]

@Lance. TQ for your practical comment and sharing your wide experience.

[@RedMango55]

Agree! Bottom inside is best. The door mirror should take in all the road in the lane parallel to your car. The blind spot mirror shows what is beside your car for any obstacles or cyclists and parking lines. Most others say upper right.... but doesn't make sense. We don't need to see the sky! lol

[@HowSkills]

I'm with you on that for sure. At least it makes sense to the two of us!

[@rolandsequeira]

well they move up down too, you can place it up and align it downwards!!

[@Kamal_AL-Hinai]

Thank you so much man. I am a new driver and I already ALMOST made an accident because of blind spots.

[@HowSkills]

Because you're watching videos about how to be a better driver, I have a feeling that you will turn out to be a great one. Thank you for watching!

[@Kamal_AL-Hinai]

I have to be a good driver when I have a great teacher like you Mr Stan! Thank you so much. And I already fixed my mirrors SAE style. Can't wait to test them in the street.

[@stuff8605]

Been using little cheap round convex mirrors on the bottom outside corners for a couple years, totally worth it as someone that merges at high speed and drives on an interstate every day for work. Every little bit of vision helps. And if you don't like them, you can just unstick them. They're cheap, so no great investment to try it. Get some with good tape or buy some 3M. Don't want them falling off and bouncing up to hit another car on the highway. I use 3M, never had an issue.

[@HowSkills]

Very good idea!

[@pokedude104]

Almost learned the hard way about how critical these blind spot mirrors are when I had my SUV packed right to the roof with stuff in the trunk going camping, couldn't see out the back or the rear side windows and almost changed lanes right into someone. Once you have them you'll never want to be without them.

[@HowSkills]

They can make a huge difference in your safety and the safety of other drivers around you. And they are cheap and easy to install...all the more reason to use them! Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.

[@ViveSemelBeneVivere]

Excellent tutorial. You show how the narrower convex edge should be on the outside. My preference is for top placement to lessen frost and ice accumulation and consequent vision obstruction. 🙂 👍

[@middleeastern6497]

The driver should not depend on the mirror sometimes the cars may exceed the blind spot unexpectedly while you try to change the lane, it happened to me a lot on the highways. You still need to check on by moving your head before changing the lane. Thanks man, the product is beneficial!

[@HowSkills]

I agree. The proper mirror setup and blind spot mirrors are a great help, but it still helps to take a very quick look over your shoulder before changing lanes. Thank you for your comment and for watching.

[@DPRyan-vd5pp]

I just bought them for my Grand Cherokee, I have to get on the highway every morning and I couldn’t see the traffic on my left as I entered I-25 south here in Denver. I love these blind spot mirrors!

[@HowSkills]

Yes, they make a huge difference! I think everyone would be safer if they used these, and there would be a lot fewer accidents.

[@anneprantl359]

Thank you....I was looking for information on which angle to put on the outside when attaching the rectangular mirror to my lower tow mirror. Your video not only showed that, but it was also one of the easiest to understand and well done!

[@MCVenomzz]

I am so glad I found your videos in my KZbin recommendations. I've been driving for only 3.5 years now, and since I recently just picked up a new car, I want to be more careful than ever.

[@HowSkills]

Congratulations on the new car! I'm sure that you are a very good driver already, but I understand what you mean. Having a new car makes you even more careful - you don't want it to get any bumps or dings on it! Thank you for watching my video - I really appreciate it.

[@psdaengr911]

If it's an actually-new car, it has supplementary mirrors and/or blind spot detection built in.

[@grindallday121]

P Schmied depends on the vehicle sir

[@MerlynAStern]

I was very glad to see that they are indeed adjustable. Most stick on mirrors are not very effective because they are not adjustable. These however are very good. One word of caution though. I do not recommend sticking them anywhere on the inside edge of your mirror. That is were most of the action next to your car takes place. You don't want to block your view with a blind spot mirror. Most experts recommend the outside edge of the mirror. I have mine mounted just below on the mirror housing, so as not to block any valuable flat mirror space.

[@Suresh8848m]

Great idea to have a blind spot mirror. I think all drivers should have these in their vehicles to avoid or minimize accidents. Luckily, I already have in my car in both the mirrors. Wonderful video and advice. Please keep it up with what you are doing.

[@HowSkills]

Blind spot mirrors help tremendously, and there would be fewer accidents if more people would use them. Thank you for watching!

[@ixionn563]

I highly suggest the MaxiView adjustable blind spot mirrors sold on Amazon, made in the USA, great quality and they mount with a little ball joint, so they are fully adjustable to get the perfect angle. They almost nearly eliminate the large blind spots on my larger Dodge truck, and they make backing into tight spaces way easier. Not advertising, just sharing a product I've had good experience with. Do make sure you buy from a good seller, a couple reviews have mentioned knock offs that are poor quality. These videos are great for those new drivers who don't quite have the experience or confidence yet.

[@HowSkills]

That looks like a good product! Thanks for mentioning it.

[@Lifes1BeautifulRide]

‘It saves you from hearing that loud and expensive crash sound that we all hate “ 🤣🤣🤣

[@HowSkills]

Lol! Yup... heard it, hate it!

[@InnerLuminosity]

PTSD

[@kambekkk606]

Same here, I prefer the inner bottom placement. Another benefit to this is the small blindspot mirror is closer to you and you can see better.

[@GmaGpaAdventures]

Great point - that’s another good reason to have it there!

[@danr.graham9331]

Good accessory to driving. I've had a few close calls by just looking into the regular mirror.

[@HowSkills]

They really can help in a lot of different driving situations. Plus, they’re cheap and easy to install. Thank you for watching!

[@dianasalazar4488]

Thank you for this video. I watched your previous video that was more in depth about adjustments. I have to say, it was such an improvement in doing so, but I had a hard time parallel parking and I was going to leave a comment in that video until I saw this video. I am short so I had to look over without adjusting the mirror. I was successful but felt lucky I could manage. I will give these a shot. It looks like I can have a "regular" adjustment with the added benefit of a blind spot for safety.

[@HowSkills]

Glad to hear you're willing to try these out. No matter which way you have your main mirrors set, adding these can give you a more complete view around your vehicle, and make it easier to parallel park!

[@camanay77]

Thanks for the video. Wanted to get someone's opinion on placement. I also favor the lower right corner.

[@HowSkills]

+camanay77 Yeah, each to their own, but that seems to work best for me too. Thanks for watching!

[@vickycampbell6311]

Nice explanation, Stan! My car was recently hit by another driver while parked, unfortunately. The other driver had an expense repair against their insurance. Blind spot mirrors would have prevented the fender bender. I got some and am about to install them. Many thanks for your great pointers. Happy driving!

[@HowSkills]

Sorry about the accident, but glad to hear you're putting on blind spot mirrors...they really make a difference. Take care.

[@MSDOGS1976]

Good tip. Going to buy some but I'm sure it will take some getting used to looking at these and the regular mirrors. Will always take a quick look over shoulder too.

[@donotneed2250]

I liked the hood mirrors on cars I saw when I was stationed in South Korea. They were about 3/4 of the way down the hood and rectangular but convexed instead of round and convexed. I was surprised at how much could be seen with ease.

[@timothysmith3558]

I have to thank you soo much!!! I had just installed these on my car and I thought I had put the passenger one on at the wrong angle. But after watching this video, I had no idea that they adjust and can turn like that. And it did just as u said. 😄👍awesome video, thanks again.

[@HowSkills]

You’re welcome, and I’m glad to hear that you’re using them. They can make driving a lot safer. Take care!

[@abidashafirajput2858]

I am almost ready to get my driver lecinese .i am learning alot from .Thanks🙏

[@Torraim]

My work van is essentially one big blind spot lol. Blind spot mirrors help a TON plus the windows in the side door lol.

[@HowSkills]

Those have to be a challenge to maneuver with in traffic, and glad you have those blind spot mirrors!

[@Torraim]

@@HowSkills Wow you replied even though this video is so old! That's really cool, I appreciate your dedication!

[@lightningsmokerXx]

Good Video. I am never sure if i want top or bottom, that tape trick is a good idea.

[@GmaGpaAdventures]

lightningsmokerXx Glad I could help! Thank you for watching!

[@MerlynAStern]

The experts recommend the top outside edge, but the bottom outside edge is OK too. I have an auxiliary convex mounted below my mirror housing so as to not waste any valuable flat mirror space. Never mount it on the top inside edge. That is where most of the traffic is viewed next to your vehicle.

[@grindallday121]

Thank you so much I am about to take my driving test soon. My brother is taking me driving . watching your videos is helping my anxiety and giving me a better perspective on every danger that can be avoided. I'm going to check it out! Do you have a blind spot mirror on your rear view mirror as well ?

[@HowSkills]

I’m sure you will do great on your test - you sound like you’re working hard to learn all you can about how to be a safe driver! I do have blind spot mirrors for my side mirrors, but not on my rear view mirror. Best of luck on your test!

[@venkatarao2419]

Excellent tip for the most troublesome problem

[@HowSkills]

Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment!

[@richardstreetman998]

It would helpful to know where to buy the mirror you demonstrated. Almost all of the mirrors available are on pedestals and subject to wind and carwash damage. Yours is unique and far superior.

[@ajbenful]

Try Amazon or eBay

[@HowSkills]

I have an Amazon Affiliate link to them at the very beginning of the description of this video. Fairly cheap and they work.

[@inyobill]

I'm very interested to see your video on proper mirror adjustment.

[@morsecodereviews1553]

Yea these things are awesome. I just financed a 2012 Ford Focus SE and they came with. First time seeing them myself, I was like check out these fancy doo-dads. Didn't realize what they were for until I almost clobbered someone in my blindspot.

[@hc5240]

Great video!!! Im Definitely buying some I soon as I get my first car

[@HowSkills]

You should - they can make a big difference! Hope you get that car soon.

[@chasingfreedom4357]

Hello Stan! Just happened to look up a video and you popped up. This is Neil and Cindy. We are used to go to church with you in Illinois.we live in Florida now

[@GmaGpaAdventures]

Haha! Well glad you happened to find it, and I definitely remember you guys from New Hope! Hope you're enjoying yourselves in Florida...that's where we hope to end up living someday. Take care!

[@robbie51223]

Clearer vision, wiser decision.

[@midwestchick86]

Planning on getting blindspot mirrors for my pickup that has stationary side mirrors

[@HowSkills]

That sounds like the perfect solution.

[@robertsmith8535]

Thank you. Your videos are excellent.

[@HowSkills]

I always hope they help some people...thanks for watching!

[@cncsj1423]

Straight and simple. Thank you Sir! 😊

[@HowSkills]

You’re very welcome!

[@franka6790]

Some people do not like those axillary mirrors because they feel that it makes them confuse even more rather than a big help. It depends on the behavior of the driver

[@HowSkills]

Yes, they’re definitely not for everybody. They give a distorted view of what you’re seeing, and that doesn’t work for some people.

[@binyoung7297]

Can you do a video on how to use blind spot mirrors to judge whether it is safe to change lanes? For example, I roughly know that with regular side view mirrors, if the car behind you (on the lane you wish to turn into) is roughly in the top half of your side view mirror, then it is safe to change lanes. With blind spot view mirror installed, the side view mirror will look different. How would I then judge when it is safe to change lanes? Thanks.

[@moemas7152]

I prefer the upper left on the driver mirror.. this way u get a more wider angle of view.

[@HowSkills]

It is definitely a matter of personal preference, and also depends somewhat on how you have your other mirrors set. I have my mirrors set the way this video explains: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3rOoJeipZ17g68 This makes my regular mirrors point further out from my vehicle, so that's why I chose to put my blind spot mirror in the lower right corner of my drivers side mirror. It fills in my view of the area in close to my vehicle, helpful in dense, close-in traffic. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@muhammadasyraf9011]

Thank you from Malaysia .

[@HowSkills]

Oh, wow! Thank you for watching from Malaysia, Asyraf Muhammad!

[@veedunford4159]

Thank you so much for this very detailed video! 👍😍

[@HowSkills]

Glad it was helpful!

[@808Blessed1]

Great video where do you get your blind spot mirrors? I like it because it’s adjustable.☺️👍

[@HowSkills]

I got those on Amazon, but something similar is also available at Walmart and most auto parts stores. Just make sure “adjustable” is in the description and you’ll be fine. That does make a big difference.

[@808Blessed1]

@@HowSkills Thank You!!☺️

[@KindCreature1]

Thank you, great informative video. Mike

[@HowSkills]

Glad it helped!

[@grayfullbuster9137]

I bought some for $4 on Amazon, I drive alot for my side job Doordash/Uber turning my neck every single time really puts alot of stress on it.

[@HowSkills]

Yes, they're cheap and add a lot of safety and convenience to any vehicle. Glad to hear they are working for you.

[@philbrown9764]

I've had the adjustable ones on my Harley's (2) for almost 5 years. I placed mine in the near, inside of the main mirrors, which I use to see what's behind me. I never have to turn around, which is dangerous. And I always know what's beside me.

[@HowSkills]

Thanks for the comment, Phil. They do add a lot of safety, and I wish more people would give them a try.

[@philbrown9764]

Stan Cravens I've talked about these mirrors on the Harley forum I'm on and it's like talking to a wall. They'd rather turn their head, than add a mirror. Don't ask me why. Goofballs.

[@HowSkills]

+Phil Brown Some people hate to “mess up” their regular mirrors with these. I don’t see it that way; I see less accidents/injuries/deaths if people would use them. And some ppl just have to learn the hard way. Keep talking about them - you just might save somebody’s life someday.

[@philbrown9764]

Stan Cravens What I hate to see a car with all 3 mirrors...outside and inside...all pointing to the rear. Why? Thanks for replying. BTW...I watched your video on restoring "foggy" headlight lenses. Mine on my car are getting that way.

[@jennifersmith1052]

Hi Stan, I commented in your other video too on our car seat which is blocking our rear view of our car... I see you have a car seat in your middle back seat, but your car seat doesn't seem to block your rear view at all. Just for everyone else's info, we have a GRaco 4ever that we just had installed in the middle rear seat of our Honda Accord and my husband is worried that the car seat is blocking the view of the rear of the car. I had trouble w/ car seat rear-facing behind passenger's seat when making U-turns (a frequent thing here in NEw Orleans!). I would asume that having a car seat in the center of the vehicle is safest. Our daughter is ready to forward face (meets the height requirement).

[@shoyrushoyru]

Great info!

[@HowSkills]

Thank you…I hope it helped!

[@warryckscown5620]

with respect,, at 4mins 25, all you can see is sky and power poles going by! im sure ET is not going to be coming up in ur blind spot any time soon!

[@HowSkills]

Lol! Good observation! Sorry, that was the camera angle it was shot at making it look like it was pointed at the sky. In reality, viewing it from the driver's eye level, the blind spot mirror shows the road and the side of the car.

[@amy-lynnwheeler943]

This was very helpful. Thank you.

[@HowSkills]

I’m glad it helped! Thank you for taking the time to watch it and comment.

[@fezfuinskyrider7559]

I need blind spot mirrors for lane assist and parking lot parking. I don't know if I am in the lane without the Blindspot mirrors. They are extremely useful. Only downside is that because of my psychological nature. I have to glance at them every few seconds to make sure I am in the line while driving. ☹️☹️☹️

[@HowSkills]

I agree…they really come in handy.

[@robertalcala1385]

Good idea !

[@HowSkills]

Thanks for watching!

[@vm4497]

thanks for the great vid!

[@HowSkills]

Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching!

[@hamryfilipe3727]

thank you from New Zealand!

[@HowSkills]

+hamry filipe And thank you for watching - I appreciate it!

[@jefferson.limlingan589]

thank you i learn a lot thanks for uploading its very helpful

[@HowSkills]

You’re welcome! I hope it helped, and I appreciate you watching!

[@jefferson.limlingan589]

ya it helped now i got my blindspot mirror and i expirience the difference of with and without, thanks a lot and GOD Bless you sir.

[@HowSkills]

And God Bless you too! They do make a lot of difference. Thank you for watching, Jefferson.

[@ekodarmanto]

Good information 👍

[@HowSkills]

Thank you...I hope it helped!

[@Sarj0129]

Excellent Stan, would there be any difference in Distance of the Car while looking through this mirror??

[@HowSkills]

Yes, it would be one of those cases where the object you see in the mirror would actually be closer than it would appear to be in the blind spot mirror.

[@rons3699]

Thanks for posting this informative video ::))

[@HowSkills]

+Ron S and thank you for watching - I appreciate it very much!

[@wayneyork6282]

Very helpful Thanks !

[@HowSkills]

Thanks for watching, and I'm glad it helped!

[@CESQUATCH]

Just bought a 2018 Chevy Camaro and first thing I did was go across the street to Walmart to get these lol

[@HowSkills]

Nice! Smart move!

[@noj1yt]

I want to buy one of those but I'm afraid that will confuse me even more since I'm a new driver.

[@HowSkills]

They take a some getting used to, but with a little practice, they can be very helpful. After you have more experience driving, you might want to give them a try. Good luck!

[@josephineakatama2373]

Sir thankyou for the video very perfect

[@HowSkills]

I hope it helped! Thank you for watching!

[@juancaro61]

Acabo de suscribirme a su canal y me parece genial. Felicitaciones.

[@HowSkills]

Gracias por suscribirse. ¡Aprecio mucho eso!

[@yatiyati4902]

Thank you so much

[@HowSkills]

You're most welcome!

[@mabast007]

Did you know that you are using blind spot mirror wrongfully? Because blind spot mirrors are made to see cars on your left, not for parking or see bikes behind the trunk.

[@HowSkills]

That depends on how you have your regular mirrors set. I made another video about setting your mirrors according to the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) recommendations, which have your mirrors showing you a view further out from the side of your vehicle than many people are used to. The SAE setup gives you a panoramic view around the sides and rear of your vehicle, eliminating many blind spots. This does leave the areas close to your vehicle out of your view unless you lean forward or look over your shoulder. This is where the blind spot mirrors come in handy to show you what's actually up close to you. The combination of the SAE mirror settings along with the blind spot mirrors gives you a very encompassing view of what's going on around your vehicle. If you do have your regular mirrors set where they're showing you the side of your vehicle, then I would arrange your blind spot mirrors so that they point out further away. But, I would recommend that you try the SAE mirror set up as shown in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3rOoJeipZ17g68 Thanks for your comment and thank you for watching.

[@jimjen47]

Mazarita Village eedd

[@aji9040]

You have a great voice...

[@HowSkills]

+Ajitesh Barman Thank you! And I appreciate your watching the video. Have a great day!

[@chxwv]

What about rectangular blind spot mirrors vs rounded ones ?

[@HowSkills]

I actually prefer the rectangular ones. I think they give a little more usable viewing area.

[@mrfester42]

Many people forget or don't realize they have blind spots and even more never even think about the blind spots of other vehicles on the road. I constantly see knuckleheads passing other vehicles on the right which is especially dangerous on highways and when passing larger vehicles like trucks. Tractor trailers have huge blind spots. I've seen countless KZbin videos of people passing large trucks on the right and then the truck moves right and some nasty accidents happen. THEN, people commenting on the videos always say what idiots the truck drivers are. Those people don't have a clue.

[@HowSkills]

My father was a truck driver and he taught me early on about how big the blind spots are on a tractor trailer. If I'm in a position behind them where I can't see their mirrors, then they can't see me, and I need to proceed with caution. Truck drivers are normally some of the safest and best drivers on the road, and I don't think they get near the respect they deserve.

[@mrfester42]

@@HowSkills Quite true! Tractor trailers DO have huge blind spots... especially on their right side and the best rule of thumb is to remember that if you can't see their mirrors, they can't see you. It's also true that truck drivers ARE some of the safest and best drivers on the road and they DON'T get nearly the respect they deserve but I'll qualify that by saying the best of those are tractor trailer and other big rig truck drivers. DON'T pass trucks on the right people... especially big rigs.

[@LJGVideosandVlogs]

I got a question, do you use the left and right mirrors more then the windshield mirror when backing up

[@HowSkills]

To be honest, I was taught that I should turn slightly in my seat and look over my shoulder out the rear window to see where I'm going when backing. (Of course, this only works if you have a vehicle that has a rear window you can see out of.) I do check my side mirrors too, and what really helps using them with this mirror setup, is installing small blind spot mirrors and pointing them so that they show you the area close in towards the side of your vehicle. These can really help with backing and parking.

[@LJGVideosandVlogs]

@@HowSkills thanks for the information I appreciate it.

[@faezehkamaliyn2180]

Thx in advance

[@EN_autoblog]

Good tutorial

[@HowSkills]

Thank you very much - I hope it helped!

[@Mlkey]

I’m taking a drivers test soon am I able to have them attached to my mirrors still ?

[@HowSkills]

I probably wouldn't use them during a driving test. The add-on mirrors are illegal in many states in the US, and I wouldn't want you to get any points taken off for having them.

[@AmyHallamyonemillion]

Hi Stan, thank you for your video does the feild of vision increase if you put it on the outside? I put mine like you on the inside.

[@HowSkills]

I feel that where you place your blind spot mirror depends on how you have your side mirrors set. My driver’s side mirror is angled out so that it shows me more of what’s going on in the lane next to me, so I placed the blind spot mirror on the inside corner and angled it so it show me the area close to the side of my car. If you have your side mirror set so it shows you everything close to the side of your vehicle, then I would place the blind spot mirror on the outside edge of it and angle it so it shows what’s further away from the side of the vehicle. It’s a matter of personal preference, and the blind spot mirror gives you a great wide angle view wherever you place it.

[@zuluboy2222]

The first thing I buy spot mirrors ..I drive a 60 ft bus and u have to depend on them..can’t understand why I see so many other bus drivers not on their personal car

[@HowSkills]

That's a very good idea that you immediately buy blind spot mirrors. They help everyone be a safer driver. It's too bad that all the other drivers don't use them on their own vehicles.

[@sriyanah7458]

Thanks you

[@HowSkills]

You’re welcome, and thank you for watching!

[@1shadowfx]

Thank you!

[@HowSkills]

I hope it helped...thank you for watching!

[@lisbethsalander5837]

Gracias❤

[@HowSkills]

De nada!

[@JAYDENKENNARDYT]

Very gud tips thank u

[@HowSkills]

I appreciate you saying that...thanks for watching!

[@dekil19]

Hello Sir Where the best placement for square mirror in old Picanto? Thanks

[@HowSkills]

Sorry, I'm not really familiar with that vehicle.

[@ansar311]

Alternatively we can keep the side mirrors 90 degree to avoid blind spots

[@HowSkills]

However you have your main mirrors set, you can fill in some gaps with blind spot mirrors. Never hurts to see a little more of what’s going on around your vehicle.!

[@cyborg244]

Legend. Thank You

[@HowSkills]

Thank you very much for watching my video!

[@BillR1951]

Excellent!!!!!

[@HowSkills]

Thanks for watching!

[@chaudhrybilalsabir4790]

Thank you sir

[@HowSkills]

I hope it was helpful!

[@marimelalcazar2496]

Hello is this legal for driving test I have test next month

[@HowSkills]

Before your test, I would call the agency that will be giving you the test and ask what their policy is. It should be allowed, but make sure it’s approved by your specific testing agency ( DMV).)

[@mr.asiandefault]

Question: Do I still need to shoulder check if I already have blind spot mirrors?

[@HowSkills]

Yes, I still recommend that you shoulder check before making a lane change. I do, and I believe it's a good habit to develop and use. It gives you one more verification that it's safe to move into the lane.

[@ohshami]

How did you move them around in the video? Are they magnetic?

[@HowSkills]

Before I decided where I really wanted them, I put a piece of rolled up painters tape on the back of them so I could move them around. Once you find the location that you like, then you can expose the actual adhesive on the back of the mirror and stick it where you want it on your main mirror.

[@Reddylion]

Nice

[@HowSkills]

Thanks for taking the time to watch it!

[@revenant2943]

Why are people putting blind spot mirrors on the left side of the main mirrors? It seems to make more sense to have them on the right side like in this video.

[@warrobotsazuredragon4791]

After you adjust it how should it look from the normal position

[@HowSkills]

You should be able to see the entire side of your vehicle and quite a ways out away from your car. This gives you a good view when backing & reverse parking.

[@RCGJR_]

Would it be safe to remove it after sticking it on? Would it just leave some residues? Nothing goo gone can’t fix? Thanks!

[@HowSkills]

Yes you can remove these fairly easily. One way is to use fishing line or dental floss and pull it back and forth behind the mirror to kind of saw it off. And Goo Gone is great for cleaning up any residue.

[@RCGJR_]

Stan Cravens thanks boss!

[@paulcastanho3435]

So your regular mirror doesn't look beside your car instead this does. Ok. I drive with my mirrors already looking beside my car so I'd spot that bike and kids toy no probs. I was thinking of using these to look out wide towards the 3-4 o'clock position and 8-9 o'clock

[@HowSkills]

I have my side mirrors set so that they look out further from the side of the vehicle, which helps to do away with some blind spots when other vehicles are passing me. The blind spot mirrors then show me what’s close to the side of my vehicle and helps with backing and parking. I made another video about this using what’s called the SAE recommended mirror settings. I’m all for whatever setup gives you the most visibility of what’s going on around you when you’re behind the wheel. Thanks for watching!

[@PascalSiakam13]

Stan Cravens I gotta try your set up now. I put my blind spot mirror on the outside, so my car sides are visible in both mirrors, though the smaller one gives bigger angle, and its a little bit distracting, since every time I want to change lane to the left, I keep looking in the small mirror and it kind of defeats the purpose of the bigger one. Your set up makes more sense, can’t wait to test it

[@1ThExVeTeRaNo4]

Thanks 👍👍👍👍

[@HowSkills]

+ThExVeTeRaNo4 ...and Thank You for watching!

[@yutuniopati]

Will buy a set but I am affraid that I will stop turning my head right and left to cheack dead spot the normal way 😅

[@HowSkills]

They do help a lot, but always remind yourself to still do a head check before changing lanes. There’s no substitute for it, even when using the blind spot mirrors...just make it a quick look, because the traffic situation can change very suddenly in front of you.