What steps help reduce your vehicle's blind spots?

• A. Turn on the headlights and honk
• B. Ignore mirrors
• C. Properly adjust your mirrors, position your head to check, and glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
• D. Only look in the rearview mirror

Answer: (A)

Reducing blind spots comes from using your mirrors correctly and actively scanning the road before you change lanes. Start with proper mirror setup so you aren’t relying solely on the rearview mirror; adjust the side mirrors outward so they cover more of the lanes beside you and reduce the overlapping blind zones. Then position your head so you can see the horizon through the mirror views, which helps you notice anything creeping into your blind area as you prepare to move. Before changing lanes, quickly glance over your shoulder toward the lane you want to enter. That shoulder check covers what the mirrors can miss and gives you a clearer view of any vehicles—like motorcycles or cars in adjacent lanes—that might be hidden in the blind spots. Actions like turning on headlights and honking don’t change blind spots, and ignoring the mirrors won’t reveal what’s alongside you; looking only in the rearview mirror leaves those side areas unchecked.