Over 600,000 accidents occur each year in the US due to drivers changing lanes without seeing other vehicles. Positioning side mirrors at a 90 degree angle rather than facing the side of the vehicle reduces blind spots and improves visibility of nearby cars. With side mirrors angled outward, drivers will be able to see other vehicles sooner and for longer periods of time, reducing the risk of accidents when changing lanes. The document encourages drivers to reposition their side mirrors to a 90 degree angle in order to improve safety.

2. AVOID ACCIDENTS WHEN CHANGING LANES … KEEP SIDE MIRRORS AT 90º TO REDUCE BLIND AREAS Good visibility = Zero accidentes

3. OVER 600,000 ACCIDENTS OCCUR IN THE UNITED STATES WHEN PEOPLE ARE CHANGING LANES. More than 200 people are killed every year due to these accidents. 60% of the drivers who caused the accident say they didn’t see the other vehicle.

4. YOUR REAR-VIEW MIRROR (Front Windshield) IS NOT ENOUGH You can’t see the vehicles at your right and left unless they are very close What can be seen with only the rear-view mirror It only shows the traffic behind you BUT VIEW AREA BLIND AREA BLIND AREA

5. NORMAL POSITION OF SIDE MIRRORS (YOU SEE THE SIDE OF YOUR VEHICLE) VIEW AREA other vehicles remain visible for a longer time Use of rear-view and side mirrors Blind areas are smaller AND BLIND AREA BLIND AREA

6. NEW POSITION OF SIDE MIRRORS (YOU OBSERVE THE ROAD, NOT THE SIDE OF YOUR CAR) You will see other vehicles much faster and for longer periods Keep side mirror(s) at 90 degrees – see the road not the side of your vehicle This way you will only have 4 small blind areas VIEW AREA New View Area New View Area BLIND AREA BLIND AREA BLIND AREA BLIND AREA

8. GOOD VISIBILITY MEANS ZERO ACCIDENTS It will take you some time to get used to the new mirrors position. Be persistent, this will help you to improve your safety and comfort.

9. GOOD VISIBILITY MEANS ZERO ACCIDENTES Try repositioning your side mirrors today. AND…. Drive more safely