Should I install blind spot mirrors for my car?

Blind spot mirrors are optional accessories that can be installed on the right or both side mirrors. On some models, depending on the design of the side mirrors, you can install the blind spot mirrors in different positions to get the best viewing position.

Mirror size

One of the most important factors when choosing a blind spot mirror is the size of the car's rearview mirror. If you choose a blind spot mirror that is too large, it will block the view from the original mirror, but if the blind spot mirror is too small, you will only see part of what is going on, which can still put you in danger.

Mirror shape

If you choose the wrong shape of blind spot mirror, you may not get the angle of view you want. Round convex mirrors provide a nice wide angle of view. On the other hand, flat mirrors will give you a smaller portion of your blind spot.

Display angle

The angle of the blind spot mirror will help you determine which parts of your blind spot will appear soon. If the mirror is angled more toward the driver, you will likely see fewer blind spots because it has a similar angle to a standard mirror.

Mirror mounting position

Stick on the mirror:This is the most commonly used blind spot mirror on cars. To install, you just need to remove the adhesive layer on the back, then use force to stick them to the mirror. The limitation of the mirror-stick type is that the rearview mirror's field of view will be partially lost.

Clip, stick on mirror:Instead of sticking directly to the rearview mirror, the blind spot mirror will have a clip or adhesive to attach it. They are more secure and you don't have to worry as much about the mirror falling off.

Blind spot mirrors that attach to the outside of your rearview mirror give you much better visibility, but they are more expensive and a bit more complicated to install.

Are blind spot mirrors effective?

If the blind spot mirror is used properly, it can help drivers prevent unwanted accidents.

The cost to buy a blind spot mirror is only from 50,000 to 200,000 VND, much cheaper than the original rearview mirror with blind spot mirror, usually from several hundred thousand to a million VND.

However, if you do not install the blind spot mirror properly or buy the wrong type that does not suit your needs, it will not improve the driver's visibility.

How to adjust blind spot mirrors for the best viewing angle

- Sit in the driver's seat in the same position as when you drive a car.

- Look at the reflection in the rearview mirror.

- Move the rearview mirror until you can see the side of the car.

- Take as reference an object that is closest to the outside of the rearview mirror.

- Adjust the blind spot mirror until you see the object mark in the center of the mirror.

- Do this process on the other side.

Remember that all objects in the blind spot mirror will appear closer than they actually are, just like the rearview mirror. You should always be extra careful when changing lanes or turning. The biggest blind spot is on the driver's passenger side. For example, if you drive on the left, you will have a bigger blind spot on the right side of the car because you are further away from the rearview mirror.

The best blind spot mirror is the one that gives you the widest view of your surroundings. So which one is best will depend on the shape of your vehicle's side mirrors. Try to match the shape of your side mirrors to your blind spot mirrors for the best visibility.