Most blind spots can be eliminated by properly adjusting the mirrors in a car or truck by following these three steps:

1. While sitting in the driver’s seat, adjust the rear view mirror so it frames the back window of the vehicle without you needing to move your head.

2. Tilt your head to one side and adjust the side mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle. You’ll know you’ve got it right when you move your head back to a parallel position and cannot see the side of your vehicle.

3. Tilt your head to the other side and adjust the other side mirror in the same way.

Test to see if you’ve got it right by following the path of a passing car. It should move from the rear view mirror to the side view mirror as it moves into the alternate lane, then into your peripheral vision as it comes along side you to pass. If you detect a "blind spot" while doing this, move your side mirrors out further still.

Setting your mirrors this way allows you to have the widest possible range of vision. You’ll be able to see another vehicle regardless of whether it is behind you or beside you.