Seeing Clearly in your Car
Guest Post by John Nesbit
Being able to see clearly while operating your vehicle plays a key role in protecting yourself. Not only will you protect yourself and your car, but you will be helping your fellow motorists. There are several ways for you to improve your visibility. All are easy, so there are no excuses.
One of the first things you need to do while sitting behind the wheel is to properly arrange your rearview mirror. Place it at an angle so when you sit upright in the driving seat, you can see behind you without moving your neck. You will be moving only your eyes. While adjusting your rearview mirror, use both the daytime and nighttime positions. This will save you time and frustration while driving.
Speaking of rearview mirrors, remember to clean them regularly. Just like other items used regularly, mirrors get dirty. They get streaky, dusty and obstruct vision. Dirty mirrors can give you headaches by by overstraining and harming your eyes. Clean your mirrors regularly by using a mixture of ammonia and water, or simply using a storebought window cleaner. Remember to use a clean towel for the best benefits. Using a dirty towel will defeat your purpose.
Improve your visibility by positioning and cleaning your outdoor side mirrors, known as backup mirrors, properly. Once again, get into your car and sit in your standard driving position. Slightly turn your neck to look at your side mirror. When properly positioned, your chin will be between your shoulder and the neutral position. The neutral position means straight ahead. Turning your neck too far can place too much stress on your neck, causing neckaches, back pain, headaches and eye pain. Position your mirror so you can see the area behind but to the side of your car. Shoot for a goal of seeing at least 50 feet behind you. Properly positioning your side mirror comes in handy when changing lanes, keeping track of fellow motorists and viewing emergency vehicles.
Remember to include your passenger side mirror. A good driver utilizes this mirror as well as the driver's side one. In addition, many passengers like to stay aware of what is happening on the roads, also. Position the mirror in the same manner as the driver's side, by actually sitting in the seat.
Keeping your windows clean increases your safety and visibility. How many times have you been driving and your windshield is so dirty you cannot see clearly? Having dirty windshields lowers your safety level and makes it nearly impossible to see clearly while driving. It causes increased eyestrain and stirs up a number of negative emotions such as frustration, loss sense of security and anger. In other words, dirty windshields increase glare from lights and makes nighttime roads appear shinier than reality.
To view how dirty your windows are, simply take your finger and run it across the surface. You will be surprised. Windshields can become dirty very easily from regular use. Common culprits of dirty interior windows include tobacco smoke, defroster fumes and air conditioning fans.
Every time you clean your vehicle, clean the interior of all your vehicle windows. Take the time to apply window cleaner to a clean cloth and apply it in a rubbing circular motion. Do this until all signs of streaks, glares or dirt are removed. Depending upon how dirty your windows are, this can take some time. The time is worth it.
Your vision and improved visibility play a key role in staying safe while driving. Use these simple, yet effective, suggestions to protect everyone.
By: John Nesbit from Degree Jungle - Applauding your education on the roads.
Being able to see clearly while operating your vehicle plays a key role in protecting yourself. Not only will you protect yourself and your car, but you will be helping your fellow motorists. There are several ways for you to improve your visibility. All are easy, so there are no excuses.
One of the first things you need to do while sitting behind the wheel is to properly arrange your rearview mirror. Place it at an angle so when you sit upright in the driving seat, you can see behind you without moving your neck. You will be moving only your eyes. While adjusting your rearview mirror, use both the daytime and nighttime positions. This will save you time and frustration while driving.
Speaking of rearview mirrors, remember to clean them regularly. Just like other items used regularly, mirrors get dirty. They get streaky, dusty and obstruct vision. Dirty mirrors can give you headaches by by overstraining and harming your eyes. Clean your mirrors regularly by using a mixture of ammonia and water, or simply using a storebought window cleaner. Remember to use a clean towel for the best benefits. Using a dirty towel will defeat your purpose.
Improve your visibility by positioning and cleaning your outdoor side mirrors, known as backup mirrors, properly. Once again, get into your car and sit in your standard driving position. Slightly turn your neck to look at your side mirror. When properly positioned, your chin will be between your shoulder and the neutral position. The neutral position means straight ahead. Turning your neck too far can place too much stress on your neck, causing neckaches, back pain, headaches and eye pain. Position your mirror so you can see the area behind but to the side of your car. Shoot for a goal of seeing at least 50 feet behind you. Properly positioning your side mirror comes in handy when changing lanes, keeping track of fellow motorists and viewing emergency vehicles.
Remember to include your passenger side mirror. A good driver utilizes this mirror as well as the driver's side one. In addition, many passengers like to stay aware of what is happening on the roads, also. Position the mirror in the same manner as the driver's side, by actually sitting in the seat.
Keeping your windows clean increases your safety and visibility. How many times have you been driving and your windshield is so dirty you cannot see clearly? Having dirty windshields lowers your safety level and makes it nearly impossible to see clearly while driving. It causes increased eyestrain and stirs up a number of negative emotions such as frustration, loss sense of security and anger. In other words, dirty windshields increase glare from lights and makes nighttime roads appear shinier than reality.
To view how dirty your windows are, simply take your finger and run it across the surface. You will be surprised. Windshields can become dirty very easily from regular use. Common culprits of dirty interior windows include tobacco smoke, defroster fumes and air conditioning fans.
Every time you clean your vehicle, clean the interior of all your vehicle windows. Take the time to apply window cleaner to a clean cloth and apply it in a rubbing circular motion. Do this until all signs of streaks, glares or dirt are removed. Depending upon how dirty your windows are, this can take some time. The time is worth it.
Your vision and improved visibility play a key role in staying safe while driving. Use these simple, yet effective, suggestions to protect everyone.
By: John Nesbit from Degree Jungle - Applauding your education on the roads.
Excellent advice, it’s imperative that clear screens should be maintained at all times,good vision whilst driving can save life’s, agree these simple steps should be applied.
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