5th & 6th Generation (2002-2006 & 2007-2011)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 2002-2006 & 2007-2011
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Hello,
I would like to know how everyone adjusts their mirrors on their 07-11 Camry's (wide vs narrow, high vs low). Pictures are great since I want to know how the images look like while you are sitting. The reason I ask this question is that no matter what I adjust my mirrors, the plastics between the front seat and rear seat (especially on the driver side) obstruct my view when I turn my head to check blind spots, making me to feel unsafe. Besides, are you setting your mirrors upward or downward (being able to see the road right under your car)?
Is it necessary to use the blind spot mirrors? I found some documents on the internet claiming that the mirrors can be adjusted to eliminate the blind spots; however, my experience said that it could not be done, making unsafe lane change!
Lean your head until it almost touches the driver's side window. Then, adjust your left side mirrors so that you can just barely see the side of your car, and no more than that
Lean your head to the right towards the middle of the car and adjust the right side mirror so that you can just barely see the right side of your car. You should NOT be able to see the side of your car when your head is perfectly upright.
In this way, it seems to me that the center mirror is used to see the adjacent lanes afar, while the side mirrors are used to capture the blind spots. I think our center mirror will be blocked when there is a truck/SUV behind us in stop-and-go traffic; thus, lane changing is dangerous (suppose that you are going 5 - 10 mph and want to merge to the HOV lane, which goes at 50 mph, in this case, relying on your side mirrors to change lanes is not enough).
In this way, it seems to me that the center mirror is used to see the adjacent lanes afar, while the side mirrors are used to capture the blind spots. I think our center mirror will be blocked when there is a truck/SUV behind us in stop-and-go traffic; thus, lane changing is dangerous (suppose that you are going 5 - 10 mph and want to merge to the HOV lane, which goes at 50 mph, in this case, relying on your side mirrors to change lanes is not enough).
Youre right, and youd have to adjust the mirrors on the fly temporarily so you could see further down the adjacent lane. Then it would be up to you to change it back when you felt safe.
just turn your head and take a quick look. save a life and your mirror. when the guy on the motorcycle punches off your mirror because you cut him off, blame no one but yourself. I say this because I ride and people love to cut you off and say they didnt see you. the truth is, they didnt look, and thats why they didnt see you.
This will eliminate your blindspot, fully adjustable, and no need for sensors. And of course turn your head also just to be 100% sure before changing lanes.
Agree. Turning your head to prevent 2 cars coming in the same lane too!
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Originally Posted by GT-R
This will eliminate your blindspot, fully adjustable, and no need for sensors. And of course turn your head also just to be 100% sure before changing lanes.
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