When to fold the side-view mirror?
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Car side-view mirrors are an important device that helps increase driving safety because they help us see cars or obstacles on the sides and behind clearly. But in some situations, folding the side-view mirrors becomes necessary to avoid damage or increase convenience in parking or moving in tight spaces. So Motorist will tell you what situations you should fold the side-view mirrors.
Parking in tight spaces
In parking lots or areas with narrow spaces between cars, folding the side-view mirrors will reduce the risk of the mirrors being hit or knocked by other cars or people walking by, especially in places with a lot of people walking around, such as shopping malls or markets.
Driving through narrow spaces
When driving in narrow alleys or on roads with obstacles on both sides, such as walls, parked cars, or roadside signs, folding the side-view mirrors will increase the space the car can safely pass through without risking a collision.
Prevent damage while parking on the side of the road
If you park on the side of a busy road or in a narrow space, folding the side-view mirrors will reduce the risk of accidentally hitting your side-view mirrors from other vehicles, such as a passing motorcycle or truck.
Park in public areas that are at risk of being hit
Some areas, such as schools, sports fields, or festival venues, tend to have a lot of foot traffic. Folding down the side-view mirrors can reduce the chances of the mirrors being hit by people or objects.
Prevent damage to the mirror by children or pets
In some cases, when parking in an area with children or pets nearby, folding the side-view mirrors can reduce the risk of children playing with the mirror or pets jumping on it and causing damage.
Folding your side-view mirrors properly and using them when necessary not only helps prevent minor accidents, but also shows concern for your vehicle and other people.
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