How should your vehicle's outside mirrors be adjusted?

The correct approach to adjusting your vehicle's outside mirrors is to ensure that they provide the best possible view while minimizing blind spots. This is achieved by having a slight portion of the vehicle's side visible in the mirrors. This allows drivers to have a frame of reference for the vehicle's position on the road and to better judge distances when changing lanes or merging.

Having a part of the vehicle visible helps in confirming that the driver is aware of their vehicle's dimensions relative to other objects on the road, which is crucial for safe navigation.

In contrast, options that suggest having no blind spot or being able to see your entire vehicle are not optimal for safety. It's important to recognize that completely eliminating blind spots can be challenging, and it is usually more practical to reduce them effectively rather than aiming for complete absence. Thus, relying solely on mirrors might create a false sense of security. Additionally, mirrors showing only the road behind doesn’t assist with lateral visibility, which is critical when driving in traffic. Therefore, the approach of showing a portion of the vehicle provides a balance of visibility and awareness necessary for safe driving.