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by MerelyMortal 1630 days ago
If the sideview mirrors are set properly, there shouldn't be a blindspot.

If you can see the side of your own vehicle in your side view mirrors, they are set improperly.

When set properly, cars in the lane next you on either side should transition from your rearview mirror to your sideview mirror to your driver or passenger window without any gap in coverage.

The sideview mirrors are to see other cars, not your own car. You're in your own car, so there is no reason to set it to see the side of your own car. If you can see the side of your own car, then angle the mirrors out until you can't. Next time someone passes, check to make sure you see them transition your mirrors properly, it they don't tweak your mirrors a little more.

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You're not wrong, but as a motorcyclist, I'd prefer everyone look back regardless of how correctly their mirrors are adjusted.