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September 18, 2024

Where to Spot Your Blindspot Mirrors

Recently, we released a blog about the importance of installing a blindspot mirror for your car. While a lot of drivers are still wondering if it's worthy to have one, for us - as your road safety enforcers, we highly recommend you to have one. This is no ordinary accessory for us, they are the extra set of eyes you didn't think you'd need!

Now, whether you have already purchased blindspot mirrors or are still planning to get a pair, we want to share with you the best tips on maximizing the use of these add-ons, especially their mounting location. A large advantage of add-on blindspot mirrors is the flexibility in mounting to your preference, to best cover the zones you worry most about. Let’s go over some of the best placements options.

Where Should I Mount My Blindspot Mirrors?

Option 1: Inside Edge of Side Mirrors

Attaching blindspot mirrors to the inside edge of your side mirrors is one option. This provides a panoramic view of both adjacent lanes, greatly avoiding the "fisheye" distortion commonly associated with regular blindspot mirrors. Moreover, the inside edge placement improves accuracy when evaluating the distance and velocity of oncoming cars.

Long highway journeys can benefit greatly from the inside edge placement. This setup provides an expansive view of surrounding traffic, particularly useful when navigating lanes in high-speed environments where precision and quick decisions matter most.

Option 2: Lower Outer Corner of Side Mirrors - Our Recommendation

Based on our testing, we recommend installing blindspot mirrors in the bottom outer corners of your side mirrors. This strategic location broadens your sightlines, making it easier to identify cars or obstructions that would be hidden by your vehicle's sheer size.

This configuration has two advantages: it reduces the need for unnecessary head movement to check blindspots while simultaneously providing an advantage in detecting swiftly approaching cars from behind.

Ideal Blindspot Mirror angle

For both options, the angle, like the shape of the blind spot mirrors, controls how much of the blind spot is visible to the driver. Start by adjusting your regular side mirrors to cover the areas directly behind your vehicle. This is typically done by positioning the side mirrors so that you can just barely see the side of your car in them.

For the blindspot mirrors, the goal is to capture the area next to your vehicle that your regular side mirrors might miss. Angle the blindspot mirrors outward more than your regular side mirrors. This helps to eliminate the "blind spots" that are typically present on both sides of your vehicle.

There should be a slight overlap between your regular side mirrors and your blindspot mirrors. This ensures that there are no gaps in coverage. When a vehicle starts disappearing from your side mirror, it should become visible in your blindspot mirror.

Things to Remember

Elements such as your height, seating position, vehicle dimensions, and driving tendencies should be considered when mounting blindspot mirrors. Shorter drivers might lean towards lower placements for optimal visibility, while taller individuals might prefer upper placements.

Additionally, your vehicle's size and shape significantly influence the efficacy of specific mirror placements. Tailor your choice to suit your everyday routes and the types of roads you frequent.

Our Top Recommendation? BlackboxMyCar EdgeSight Mirrors

Now that you already know the advantages of having blindspot mirrors, another thing to consider before buying is the quality. Our top recommendation are the EdgeSight Mirrors, exclusively available at BlackboxMyCar. Unlike other blindspot mirrors, the 360° rotation feature of the BlackboxMyCar Edgesight Mirrors allows for customizable positioning, ensuring optimal viewing angles and maximum visibility in all driving situations.

Moreover, this accessory is best paired with essential accessories such as the BlackboxMyCar Aqua Shield which protects your dash cam’s view from rain and dust, and the Smooth Vinyl Scraper for more efficient installation. You can also get all these in our bundled BlackboxMyCar Safety Essential Kit.

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