The installation position of the reverse small round mirror is mainly determined based on the owner's needs and driving habits, but there are usually some recommended positions to reduce blind spots and improve driving safety. Here are some common installation positions and their advantages and disadvantages: left rearview mirror
Recommended location: bottom left corner
Advantages: Installed in the lower left corner, the left rear wheel can be clearly seen, which helps to determine the distance between the wheel and the roadside or obstacles when reversing or overtaking, reducing blind spots.
Disadvantage: It may slightly obstruct the view of the left rearview mirror, but the impact is relatively small. Right side rearview mirror
Recommended location: bottom right corner or top right corner+bottom right corner: Similar to the left rearview mirror, installed in the bottom right corner can clearly see the right rear wheel, suitable for most driving scenarios. +Upper right corner: Although not commonly seen, some car owners choose this position to reduce blind spots on the right side, especially when observing a wider field of view on the right side. However, this position may obstruct the view of some rearview mirrors and requires careful selection. Specific location selection
Position 7: If a numbering system similar to that provided by websites such as Autohome is used, Position 7 is usually located below and slightly outside the rearview mirror, which can provide a larger field of view for the rearview mirror and play a certain role in overtaking and merging, but may slightly obstruct some of the field of view.
Position 9: This position is closer to the outer edge of the rearview mirror, which helps to grasp the distance between the wheels and the roadside when parking, but it may also obstruct some of the view.
Position 3: Although it can also provide information on the distance between the wheels and the roadside when parking, it may more seriously affect the view of the rearview mirror. precautions
Size selection: The size of small round mirrors is usually 1, 5 inches, or 2 inches. Car owners should choose the appropriate size based on the size of the rearview mirror. Generally speaking, a small circular mirror of 1 or 5 inches is sufficient for use, and an excessively large size may affect the driver's observation.
Installation method: If the small round mirror has double-sided tape, it is recommended to stick it on after adjusting the seat to ensure the accuracy and stability of the installation position.
Auxiliary tools: Although the small round mirror is a useful auxiliary tool, the driver should still mainly rely on the rearview mirror and reverse image (if equipped) to judge the situation around the vehicle. The field of view provided by the small circular mirror may have issues such as distance distortion, and should be used with caution.
The installation position of the reversing small round mirror should be determined according to the owner's needs and driving habits, and attention should be paid to selecting the appropriate size and installation method. Meanwhile, drivers should remain vigilant when using small round mirrors and avoid excessive reliance.