When should you adjust your mirrors?

When should you adjust your mirrors?

• A. After driving a while
• B. Before starting the engine
• C. After adjusting your seat
• D. Only when mirrors fog

Answer: (C)

Your seating position sets the baseline for everything you see around you. Adjust the seat first so you can reach the pedals, sit comfortably, and have a good view over the dashboard. Only after you’re in that driving position should you adjust the mirrors. The angle of the mirrors depends on where you’re sitting, so if you fix the mirrors first and then move the seat, the view can shift and create blind spots. So, set the seat, then tune each mirror to give you a clear view of the lanes next to you and the rear area. This order helps ensure you’re seeing accurately from your own position, which is key to spotting hazards and staying safe.

Your seating position sets the baseline for everything you see around you. Adjust the seat first so you can reach the pedals, sit comfortably, and have a good view over the dashboard. Only after you’re in that driving position should you adjust the mirrors. The angle of the mirrors depends on where you’re sitting, so if you fix the mirrors first and then move the seat, the view can shift and create blind spots.

So, set the seat, then tune each mirror to give you a clear view of the lanes next to you and the rear area. This order helps ensure you’re seeing accurately from your own position, which is key to spotting hazards and staying safe.