Overtaking and the use of rear view mirror?

[dhisky]

Noob question guys regarding the use of rear view mirror.

Aside from backing, where and what's specifically the use of it?

Nung nag aral ako sa driving school, ang sabi ni instructor is, it is use pag nag overtake ka, you need to look at it instead of the right side mirror to make sure na malayo ka sa na overtakan mong sasakyan bago ka bumalik sa right lane. Though for me, mas sanay ako tumingin sa right side mirror instead of the rear view mirrow before ako bumalik sa right lane.

Is it a bad driving habit?

[ess]

Use whatever you're comfortable with as long as you are able to gain complete situation awareness when you're going to overtake.

[weszt]

it is defensive driving. it is safer than using your side mirror.

[BratPAQ]

Sabi nga you should be able to see the vehicles you are trying to pass on your rear view mirror as a sign na clear ka na bumalik sa lane.

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[ess]

The rear view mirror gives you a general view of what's behind you ---

( a little of left)( back )( a little of right).

While the side view mirror shows more of left or right, depending on what mirror you look at.

Use your rear mirror first to get a general awareness of what's behind.
Then switch to the appropriate side view mirror if needed.

Actually, it's kind of hard to explain this in words because you'll eventually develop the skill of using rear and side view mirrors as your experience in driving grows.

[red_one]

Also, make sure to adjust your mirrors optimally.

[Erick Chavez]

pwede din namn gamitin ang right side mirror if gusto mo ng bumalik sa lane pag kagaling sa overtake, just make sure na yung image ng buong car na na-overtake mo e nasa loob ng salamin ng side mirror.....

[Lew_Alcindor]

Napaisip tuloy ako kung anu nga ba ang aking SOP sa pag overtake hehehe.

Usually side mirror ang tinitingnan ko pero pag sa expressway kung saan mabibilis ang sasakyan, tumitingin din ako sa rear view mirror para lang makita kung may sasakyan from afar na mabilis ang approach.

Then balik sa side mirror to confirm kung open for overtaking at kung lagpas na.

Pero palagay ko nga mas safe kung rear view mirror gagamitin to confirm na lusot ka na sa pag overtake.

[Ry_Tower]

Napaisip tuloy ako kung anu nga ba ang aking SOP sa pag overtake hehehe.

Usually side mirror ang tinitingnan ko pero pag sa expressway kung saan mabibilis ang sasakyan, tumitingin din ako sa rear view mirror para lang makita kung may sasakyan from afar na mabilis ang approach.

Then balik sa side mirror to confirm kung open for overtaking at kung lagpas na.

Pero palagay ko nga mas safe kung rear view mirror gagamitin to confirm na lusot ka na sa pag overtake.

Ang proper way kasi, dpat makikita mo na sa rear view mirror both headlights nang sasakyan na na-overtake mo bago ka bumalik sa lane. That is what they teach in defensive driving seminar to avoid accidents. Mas safer yan.

[venerzky]

I bought a wide angle rear view mirror. Mas okay kesa sa stock na salamin. Kita ko pati yung nasa likurang gilid ng sasakyan.

Sa side mirrors ko naman, ang setup ko is dapat bahagyang-bahagya ko lang nakikita yung gilid ng sasakyan ko. Nung una medyo mahirap kasi nasanay ako na kita ko yung mismong gilid ng sasakyan ko. Pero mga 2 days alng siguro eh nasanay na ako and I feel much safer yung ganung setup since sobrang kita mo ang blind sides mo.

Also sa mga napanood ko about defensive driving sa Youtube eh hindi mo naman talaga dapat makita ng mismong gilid ng sasakyan mo sa side mirrors.

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I bought a wide angle rear view mirror. Mas okay kesa sa stock na salamin. Kita ko pati yung nasa likurang gilid ng sasakyan.

Sa side mirrors ko naman, ang setup ko is dapat bahagyang-bahagya ko lang nakikita yung gilid ng sasakyan ko. Nung una medyo mahirap kasi nasanay ako na kita ko yung mismong gilid ng sasakyan ko. Pero mga 2 days alng siguro eh nasanay na ako and I feel much safer yung ganung setup since sobrang kita mo ang blind sides mo.

Also sa mga napanood ko about defensive driving sa Youtube eh hindi mo naman talaga dapat makita ng mismong gilid ng sasakyan mo sa side mirrors.

[dr. d]

yes, i find the stock rear view mirrors too narrow-minded.
i, too, bought a wide angle rear view mirror. much better! the only rear view i can't see, is what my head covers.. for that, i use my left side mirror.

its only problem, is at night. you can't get rid of headlight glare from behind..

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yes, i find the stock rear view mirrors too narrow-minded.
i, too, bought a wide angle rear view mirror. much better! the only rear view i can't see, is what my head covers.. for that, i use my left side mirror.

its only problem, is at night. you can't get rid of headlight glare from behind..

[venerzky]

yes, i find the stock rear view mirrors too narrow-minded.
i, too, bought a wide angle rear view mirror. much better! the only rear view i can't see, is what my head covers.. for that, i use my left side mirror.

its only problem, is at night. you can't get rid of headlight glare from behind..

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yes, i find the stock rear view mirrors too narrow-minded.
i, too, bought a wide angle rear view mirror. much better! the only rear view i can't see, is what my head covers.. for that, i use my left side mirror.

its only problem, is at night. you can't get rid of headlight glare from behind..

Narrow-minded?

I bought the blue one. It's designed para hindi ka masilaw kung may naka-HID sa likod mo.

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yes, i find the stock rear view mirrors too narrow-minded.
i, too, bought a wide angle rear view mirror. much better! the only rear view i can't see, is what my head covers.. for that, i use my left side mirror.

its only problem, is at night. you can't get rid of headlight glare from behind..

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yes, i find the stock rear view mirrors too narrow-minded.
i, too, bought a wide angle rear view mirror. much better! the only rear view i can't see, is what my head covers.. for that, i use my left side mirror.

its only problem, is at night. you can't get rid of headlight glare from behind..

Narrow-minded?

I bought the blue one. It's designed para hindi ka masilaw kung may naka-HID sa likod mo.

[_Qwerty_]

adjust your side mirrrors.. you don't need to see the body of your car..

safest way to overtake pag kita mo na yung 2 headlight nang car besides you.. and signal your intention to overtake before you make your move.. yung iba signal sabay kabig na agad.. worst yung iba hindi na nag sisignal..

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adjust your side mirrrors.. you don't need to see the body of your car..

safest way to overtake pag kita mo na yung 2 headlight nang car besides you.. and signal your intention to overtake before you make your move.. yung iba signal sabay kabig na agad.. worst yung iba hindi na nag sisignal..

[Wishing]

Tignan mo lahat. Bawat mirror ay may kanya kanyang blind spot and limitations kaya nilagyan ng left, rear, and right view mirrors. Matagal na nga ang 1 second lalo na kung nasa highway ka. Ugaliin mo na aware ka sa surroundings mo at any given driving moment.

[CVT]

Also sa mga napanood ko about defensive driving sa Youtube eh hindi mo naman talaga dapat makita ng mismong gilid ng sasakyan mo sa side mirrors.

Bro.,- not totally in agreement, especially since driving here in the Philippines, is oh so extra demanding....

Sa isang masikip (salubungan lang na kalye) kapag may nakaparadang kariton, o pedicab o tricycle o sasakyan sa lane mo o sa kanto na kailangan mong mag-turn,- kailangan mong silipin ang iyong side mirror para siguraduhing hindi ka sasabit sa mga peste na iyan sa kalye.....

Kung sa highway,- after looking at the side view mirror,- you have to validate the scene by turning your head a bit to see if another car is just beside you....


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[yebo]

the surest way to check is to turn your head and look. no mirrors short of highly convex types (like those used by tractor trailer heads) will ever let you see what is beside your car. many accidents have happened because drivers look at their side mirrors and assumed there is no vehicle beside theirs when they see nothing in the mirror. if you turn your head and just give it a momentary glance then you are sure. overtaking a vehicle on the right or left or just making a lane change, turn your head and look. it takes less than half a second to do so.

an alternate way to turning your head is to just lean forward a little while looking at the side mirror. start from your usual position, look at the mirror then make a quick lean forward. this technique gives you a "panned" image and will give you a more complete picture of what is beside your car. even just 6 inches movement forward will give you many feet wider coverage.

[dr. d]

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i heard that, in some locales, if you don't turn your head to look, bagsak ka sa driving test. is this true?
because if it is, then we still have to turn our heads, even as we already have our licenses.

[kimbon]

adjust your side mirrrors.. you don't need to see the body of your car..

safest way to overtake pag kita mo na yung 2 headlight nang car besides you.. and signal your intention to overtake before you make your move.. yung iba signal sabay kabig na agad.. worst yung iba hindi na nag sisignal..

+ 100 here. pero karamihan sa mga engot na driver lalo na yung family at company drivers pag signal before change lane didikitan ka pa nila para di ka maka mauna sa kanila pero pagdating naman sa stop light nasa likuran mo din naman sila. talagang engot nga. grrr

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adjust your side mirrrors.. you don't need to see the body of your car..

safest way to overtake pag kita mo na yung 2 headlight nang car besides you.. and signal your intention to overtake before you make your move.. yung iba signal sabay kabig na agad.. worst yung iba hindi na nag sisignal..

+ 100 here. pero karamihan sa mga engot na driver lalo na yung family at company drivers pag signal before change lane didikitan ka pa nila para di ka maka mauna sa kanila pero pagdating naman sa stop light nasa likuran mo din naman sila. talagang engot nga. grrr

[yebo]

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i heard that, in some locales, if you don't turn your head to look, bagsak ka sa driving test. is this true?
because if it is, then we still have to turn our heads, even as we already have our licenses.

alam ko sa california ganyan kasi nasabihan ako ng DMV officer nung kumuha ako ng driver's license, need talaga lumingon before changing lanes kundi bagsak ka.

sa saudi naman baliktad. when backing up/reverse di ka pwede lumingon sa likod, side mirror and rear view mirror lang. pag tumingin ka sa likod automatic bagsak ka na.

[shadow]

Tama si yebo sa California you have to glance before changing lanes