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9517801 defensive-driving
The document discusses defensive driving techniques, specifically the proper positioning of side view mirrors. It notes that over 600,000 lane change accidents occur annually in the US, with blind spots from side mirrors being a leading cause. The author recommends setting side mirrors at a 90 degree angle rather than the normal position, which significantly reduces blind spots and allows drivers to see other vehicles faster and for longer periods of time. This positioning has numerous safety benefits over traditional mirror placement and can help avoid accidents by improving visibility. Drivers are encouraged to adjust their mirrors to this technique for better safety and comfort.
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9517801 defensive-driving
- 1. Ing. Miguel AngelEspinosa Seguridad Ind. DEFENSIVE DRIVING “ A BETTER USE OF MIRRORS” DEFENSIVE DRIVING
- 2. Ing. Miguel AngelEspinosa AVOID ACCIDENTS WHEN CHANGINGAVOID ACCIDENTS WHEN CHANGING LANES … KEEP SIDE MIRRORS AT 90º TOLANES … KEEP SIDE MIRRORS AT 90º TO REDUCEREDUCE BLIND AREASBLIND AREAS Good visibility = Zero accidentes
- 3. Ing. Miguel AngelEspinosa OVER 600,000 ACCIDENTS OCCUR IN THEOVER 600,000 ACCIDENTS OCCUR IN THE UNITED STATES WHEN PEOPLE AREUNITED STATES WHEN PEOPLE ARE CHANGING LANES.CHANGING LANES. More than 200 people are killed everyMore than 200 people are killed every year due to these accidents.year due to these accidents. 60% of the drivers who caused the60% of the drivers who caused the accident say they didn’t see the otheraccident say they didn’t see the other vehicle.vehicle.
- 4. Ing. Miguel AngelEspinosa 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 YOUR REAR-VIEW MIRROR (Front Windshield) IS NOT ENOUGH
- 5. Ing. Miguel AngelEspinosa 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 NORMAL POSITION OF SIDE MIRRORS (YOU SEE THE SIDE OF YOUR VEHICLE)
- 6. Ing. Miguel AngelEspinosa 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 B L I N D A R E A B L I N D A R E A B L I N D A R E A B L I N D A R E ANew View Area NEW POSITION OF SIDE MIRRORS (YOU OBSERVE THE ROAD, NOT THE SIDE OF YOUR CAR)
- 7. Ing. Miguel AngelEspinosa 5 GOOD REASONS TO KEEP SIDE MIRRORS AT 90º • You will not need to look over your shoulders (although this is not a bad idea) • You will only need to give the mirror(s) a quick look to spot the blind area(s). (The former method takes too long to look and return to the normal position, making you lose sight of what is in front of you) • Looking at the mirror(s) only keeps you focused on what is in front of you • You will have a better view, including blind areas
- 8. Ing. Miguel AngelEspinosa 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. Ing. Miguel AngelEspinosa GOOD VISIBILITY MEANS ZERO ACCIDENTES Try repositioning your side mirrors today. AND …. Drive more safely
- 10. Ing. Miguel AngelEspinosa GOOD VISIBILITY MEANS ZERO ACCIDENTES Try repositioning your side mirrors today. AND …. Drive more safely