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Minimizing Blind Spots In Thornville For Safer Driving

Last Updated: Apr 30, 2019

When we Thornville travel around OH, each of us must deal with blind spots. We can greatly reduce our blind spots by properly adjusting our vehicle mirrors to give the widest coverage possible. We should make the adjustments before we pull out of our Thornville driveway.

First, adjust your rear view mirror to give the best possible view directly to the rear of your vehicle. You don't need it to get a better view of either side of the car, the kids in the back seat or your dazzling smile. The rear view mirror should look to the rear. Next, lean your head until it almost touches the driver's side window. Adjust your side mirror so that you can just barely see the side of your car. Now, lean your head to the middle of the car and adjust the outside mirror so that you can barely see the right side of the vehicle.

Thornville who adjust their mirrors this way will have maximum coverage. Of course driving in the Thornville area is a dynamic process – things change every second. So it's wise to take a quick look to the side when passing to make sure that another vehicle hasn't moved into an area you couldn't see in your mirrors.

As you drive on busy Thornville roads, avoid staying in other driver's blind spots. You can't count on them to be watching their mirrors and looking out for you. Pass large trucks and buses on the left whenever possible. Thornville truckers' blind spots are much larger on the right. Lastly, be attentive and wear your seat belts.

For more information about auto safety in Thornville and Bowers Repair Service quality automotive services, check out the other posts on the Bowers Repair Service auto care blog.

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Bowers Repair Service
14575 Township Rd
Thornville, OH 43076
740.246.5712

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