"Blind Spot" is something you would have been scared of when you first started driving a car. Whether you were successful in figuring out the other X-spot or not, knowing about this B-Spot and the tips on eliminating/reducing it, come a long way in building your confidence while driving. For those of you who still aren't aware of what a Blind Spot is, please look up the Wikipedia entry. The picture below shows you where and what a blindspot is. Click on the images to read more about it.
Adjusting the mirrors to reduce the Blind Spot
Step 1: Start by setting your rear-view mirror as you normally would, as shown below. 
Step 2: Left - Side Mirror Adjustment Lean your head all the way to the left so it touches the driver's window. From that position, set your left side-view mirror so you can see the back corner of your car. Now lean the same distance the other way, and set your right side-view mirror the same way.
Now, here's what happens. When a car comes up behind you, you should first see it in your rearview mirror. But as it passes you (let's say on your left), you'll see it move to the left side of your rear-view mirror. And as its left headlight disappears from your rear-view mirror, it should instantly show up in your left side-view mirror. There should be no delay. It should slip from one to the other, so you can always see it. 
Set your left-side mirror so that as soon as the passing car's 'left, front headlight' disappears from your rear-view mirror, it appears in your left-side mirror. You might need to make some slight adjustments to your side-view mirrors to make everything line up perfectly. And pulling up next to a line of parked cars (to simulate another lane of traffic next to you) is a good way to do that. Step 3: Right- Side Mirror Adjustment Then do the same thing as above for the right side mirror as shown in the picture below. 
Step 4: The Final Result 
There will not be any huge blind spots now. Driving with the mirrors this way takes some getting used to. You have to learn to rely on your rearview mirror first. And you'll have to get used to what your side-view mirrors are now looking at. But, the good news is that your blind spot should now be almost gone! But, always turn your head and see before you make a merge/turn on the highway.
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