1. “ A BETTER USE OF MIRRORS”
DEFENSIVE DRIVING
“ A BETTER USE OF MIRRORS”
DEFENSIVE DRIVING

2. BLIND AREAS AVOID ACCIDENTS WHEN CHANGING
LANES … KEEP SIDE MIRRORS AT 90º TO REDUCE
BLIND AREAS
Good visibility = Zero accidentes

3. More than 200 people are killed every year due to these accidents.
OVER 600,000 ACCIDENTS OCCUR IN THE UNITED STATES WHEN PEOPLE ARE CHANGING LANES.
More than 200 people are killed every year due to these accidents.
60% of the drivers who caused the accident say they didn’t see the other vehicle.

4. YOUR REAR-VIEW MIRROR (Front Windshield) IS NOT ENOUGH
It only shows the traffic behind you
What can be seen with only the rear-view mirror
VIEW AREA
BLIND AREA
BUT
You can’t see the vehicles at your right and left unless they are very close

5. NORMAL POSITION OF SIDE MIRRORS (YOU SEE THE SIDE OF YOUR VEHICLE)
BLIND AREA
Use of rear-view and side mirrors
Blind areas are smaller
VIEW
AREA
AND
other vehicles remain visible for a longer time

6. NEW POSITION OF SIDE MIRRORS (YOU OBSERVE THE ROAD, NOT THE SIDE OF YOUR CAR)
Keep side mirror(s) at 90 degrees – see the road not the side of your vehicle
BLIND AREA
VIEW AREA
This way you will only have 4 small blind areas
New View Area
New View Area
You will see other vehicles much faster and for longer periods

7. 5 GOOD REASONS TO KEEP SIDE MIRRORS AT 90º
You will not need to look over your shoulders (although this is not a bad idea)
You will only need to give the mirror(s) a quick look to spot the blind area(s). (The former method takes too long to look and return to the normal position, making you lose sight of what is in front of you)
Looking at the mirror(s) only keeps you focused on what is in front of you
You will have a better view, including blind areas
At night, other vehicle’s headlights will not reflect on the mirrors

8. GOOD VISIBILITY MEANS ZERO ACCIDENTS
It will take you some time to get used to the new mirrors position.
Be persistent, this will help you to improve your safety and comfort.

9. GOOD VISIBILITY MEANS ZERO ACCIDENTES
Try repositioning your side mirrors today.
AND….
Drive more safely