Mirror images
Asked by Barry Buskens
WITH reference to Jim Strong's comment (Carsguide, February 27) about the mirrors on his new Honda Accord, we (Astoria Honda) advise clients the safest approach with these convex mirrors is to first ensure they are set correctly. Then if you wish to diverge while driving, check the side mirror -- if it's clear it's safe to change directions. But if a vehicle is visible, check the internal mirror -- if you can see the vehicle in that mirror it's safe, but if you can't see the vehicle, it's too close. Setting and using convex mirrors correctly eliminates the need for head checks, which no matter how brief, mean the driver is taking their eyes off the road. It takes most people a little while to adjust, but once they have, they will never revert to flat mirrors.
Answered by CarsGuide
13 Mar 2009I COULDN'T agree more with almost everything you say. It only takes a little time to adjust to convex mirrors and once you do they are much better. But I don't agree with advising drivers not to do head checks. I believe they are a must, no matter what mirrors you have. Advising them not to do them is a recipe for a disaster, even though they must take their eyes off the road momentarily to make them.
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