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How to Eliminate Blind Spots When Driving

The number one cause of accidents on the road is human error. A large percentage of that is caused by changing lanes prematurely. You can prevent this by minimizing blind spots in your car. Follow these quick tips and you’ll spend less time checking all the mirrors and more time actually driving.

1) Good posture. Your wrist should be resting on the wheel keeping it straight, if you feel uncomfortable with your position you probably are. Adjust your seat until you achieve the optimum distance. Having good posture eliminates unnecessary movement and keeps you alert.

2) Proper mirror positions. The trick is to let your side mirrors and rear view mirror overlap images. Have a friend stand 10 feet behind the car on one side of the car, say the right. Half of your friend should show up on the rear view mirror and the rest of him on the side mirror. Do the same to the left-side of the car.

If you have done step number 2 correctly you would have an almost 100% view around your car. That is, except for some very small blind spots of course. This is where blind spot mirrors can help. A good blind spot mirror can free you from having to do steps 1 and 2.

Blind spot mirrors are small mirrors usually attached to your side mirrors, since this is the main way that we as drivers can ascertain as to what is around and behind our vehicle. Most blind spot mirrors are either convex or con-cave (fish eye) types. They give the driver an idea of oncoming traffic that is usually “hidden” from normal side mirrors. The main problem with fish-eye type mirrors is they distort your view and can be of little help with getting an estimate of the distance the hazard is to you, so you still have to glance over your shoulder. This is a big no-no when driving.

It is recommended that you use blind spot mirrors from MaxiView. In fact, MaxiView Blind Spot Mirrors are the world’s most adjustable stick on mirror. These very affordable stick on blind spot mirrors attach to a portion of your vehicles existing side mirrors where the sky is usually reflected. Unlike most blind spot mirrors, MaxiView Blind Spot Mirrors do not distort the view and the driver gets a better idea of what is near his vehicle. No blind spots, No surprises.

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The Must Have DIY Blind Spot Mirror

Many road accidents are due to the poor visibility of adjacent lanes on freeways and highways. Most vehicles have a blind spot that can hide a vehicle changing lanes behind you. Both the rear vision and the side mirrors often fail to warn drivers in time causing often fatal collisions. The traditional blind spot mirror has proved an ineffective solution to this problem, giving an unrealistic representation of size and distance. The MaxiView Blind Spot Mirror has been specifically designed to provide a solution to this shortfall, increasing driver visibility and reducing the likeliness of a collision.

The MaxiView Blind Spot Mirror attaches to the corner of the existing side mirrors, the spot which typically reflects the sky and therefore does not interfere with the regular side mirror function. It is easily fitted to any make or model of vehicle with a high-tech, all weather self adhesive strip. Once fitted it is fully adjustable for any stature of person, using a ball swivel design allowing for easy re-adjustment. An optically engineered lens with shatterproof, fog resistant and 100% glare proof features is encased with a stylish black finish that suits all models.

The MaxiView Blind Spot Mirror is not to be confused with the old fashioned fish eye lens mirror or bubble mirrors which distort and decrease the size of the image giving the driver an unrealistic view of surrounding traffic. Image distortion can actually cause accidents and creates driver disorientation. In comparison this featured product enhances the side mirror function making them more reliable, easier to use and thus improving driver confidence. Improved visibility allows for quick manoeuvres; for instance swerving to avoid an obstacle on the road, the presence of a blind spot makes it impossible to clearly judge if the next lane is safe to move into. With the MaxiView Blind Spot Mirror response time is greatly improved due to better visibility and this makes for better and safer driving techniques. For under $30 why compromise on the safety of yourself and your passengers?

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Road Accidents: Prevent them with Blind Spot Mirrors

In 2008, there were 10.2 million road accidents in the United States according to the US Census Board, of that number an average of 480,000 people died. Twenty per cent of these fatalities are reported to be due to distractions or at least one driver’s inability to see a road hazard or the other vehicle.

The most common cause of these types of accidents is the blind spot obscuring the driver’s view. Accidents happen either when the driver gets a false sense of security because a hazard is hidden within the blind spot or when he tries to glance over his shoulders to make sure of any vehicles lurking within that area.

Blind spots can be eliminated with the right tools, specifically MaxiView blind spot mirrors which add the extra set of eyes to aide in driving. These invaluable car accessories help the driver see areas around the car hidden from normal side mirrors. The out dated and outmoded blind spot mirrors available previously were the bubble or more commonly known fish-eye types. Bubble types do show potential hazards normally hidden from view, but because of their shape, reflections are distorted leaving the estimation to the driver. This could sometimes aggravate what would have been a safe lane change or road turn.

That’s why the MaxiView blind spot mirror is in a class on its own. Unlike bubble types, MaxiView gives you a more realistic view lending you a better sense of “hazards” near or incoming. MaxiView Blind spot mirrors are fully adjustable; the driver has full control over the positioning of the mirror for optimum view and comfort. Made with NASA grade materials and a stylish finish worthy of any class of vehicles, another great feature is the high quality adhesive strip that will never loosen no matter how rough the weather becomes.

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Better Rear View with the Blind spot mirror

We all know what it is like when driving on the highway. We simply cannot stick to the same lane. At one time or another, you will need to change lanes. To most of us, missing something which is as big as a car is not possible. The truth however is that such minor aspects are what leads to the immense road accidents we have today. To avoid the problems, the consideration of the blind spot mirror could be the best option to take.

MaxiView blind spot mirrors are designed to reflect the areas that are not usually visible in your vehicles existing side mirrors. They are easily attached to the side mirror with a special adhesive that will weather any treatment the elements may provide. Because MaxiView blind spot mirrors are designed and manufactured with the motorist in mind, they are easily placed on any vehicles existing side mirrors and may be removed and re-attached to another vehicle should you wish to take them with you when you swap vehicles. All that you need to do is position the side mirror in the right angel and the view from the blind spot mirrors will be exceptional.

There is no need for sophisticated and expensive electronics to view what may or may not be behind and to the rear side of your vehicle. The mirror offers a 360o full focus capability. The mirrors are also designed to be fog resistant, shatterproof and all-weather bonding. This ensures the motorists of durability and reliability for when they need it most – on the roads. With a patented design you can be assured that anything lurking in your blind spot is exposed without you having to change seating position or swing your head back over your shoulder to physically check behind. At less than $30 a pair, shouldn’t all the vehicles in your family be equipped with the MaxiView blind spot mirror?

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Make our roads safer with a blind spot mirror

What can the ordinary person driving on our roads do to improve the safety of themselves and other drivers? By installing a blind spot mirror to your car or truck you are minimizing the chances of a collision and making the roads a safer environment for the other people on the road.

Blind spots can cause fatal accidents especially on freeways where speed limits are higher. Many such accidents could have been avoided if the cars involved had been using the MaxiView Blind Spot Mirror.

This accessory affixes to the regular side mirror using an all-weather adhesive strip, placed in the upper corner of the mirror which usually reflects the sky. The ball swivel adjustment allows for 360 degree movement and can be quickly changed to suit different drivers. The materials include NASA developed all weather stick on strip, optically engineered shatterproof, fog resistant lens and a stylish black finish which suits all makes and models of vehicle.

It is a wonder that blind spot mirrors have not been made compulsory for manufacturers, when so many vehicles have this blind spot problem. It will certainly make the roads safer when everyone has invested in this affordable DIY MaxiView Blind Spot Mirror. Earlier blind spot mirrors used the fish eye or bubble lens, which actually distorts the drivers view making it seem further away and smaller.

The MaxiView Blind Spot Mirror gives a clear, realistic image, opening up the blind spot as an extension of the existing side mirrors. Driving with a blind spot mirror you can change lanes safely and with confidence knowing that you can see all surrounding traffic. So tell your friends and work colleagues about the MaxiView Blind Spot Mirror and encourage them also to invest in one so that the roads will be a lot safer.

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Why using blind spot mirrors makes you safer on the roads

Are you always on the lookout for ways to make yourself a safer, more dependable driver? That defensive driving course that you never quite got around to booking in for is always in the back of your mind? Well consider investing in blind spot mirrors.

They are affordable, can be installed at home and will give you peace of mind while driving. Blind spot mirrors fitted to your vehicle will increase your safety on the roads and improve your confidence, making you a safer and more dependable driver. The MaxiView Blind Spot Mirror comes with step by step easy installation instructions and does not detract from the elegance and style of your vehicle. It is affixed using a super strong sticky strip with adhesive that was designed for instant stiches on the battlefield.

Other models of stick on blind spot mirrors use the fish eye or bubble design which often distort and blur the image and they are usually not adjustable. The MaxiView Blind Spot Mirror is fully adjustable using a 360 degree ball swivel and featuring an optically engineered lens which is shatterproof, fog resistant and is designed for night vision making it 100% glare proof.

Attaching to the upper top corner of your regular side mirror, it does not interfere with the regular side mirror function as it occupies the space that usually only reflects the sky. The adjustability allows this space to be used more efficiently and the flatness of the lens means that you get a realistic image of the traffic in adjacent lanes behind you.

With the MaxiView Blind Spot Mirror fitted to your vehicle you will be a more dependable driver, be able to change lanes more efficiently and confidently back out of driveways without the risk of a collision.

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Safer Driving for your Family With a Blind Spot Mirror

Many people will admit to having been intrigued with the round attachments on mirrors that many vehicles side mirrors are fitted with today. These mirrors usually come with warnings that objects may be closer than they appear, and it is not uncommon to see a vast number of vehicles with them fitted. These mirrors are there to try and combat the problem of the blind spot.

Blind spot mirrors come in handy when you have to make a lane change. Many accidents take place as we change lanes, because of what is referred to as blind spots- the areas you don’t get to see with the use of the customary side mirrors. These include the areas to the side and rear of your vehicle. When we travel with our family on board we want to ensure they are as safe as we can possibly have them and so we should take a special interest in the use of blind spot mirrors.

MaxiView blind spot mirrors are easy to install and their strong bonding strip will ensure that they stay there under the harshest of treatment and climatic conditions. Should you wish to remove them and place them on another vehicle, you can easily make use of the MaxiView tool and remove them without damage to your side mirror and effortlessly attach them to your other vehicle. There is no impediment of your vision as the MaxiView blind spot mirror is attached at the top corner of your existing side mirror in the same place that would normally only reflect the sky. With an amazing 360 degree adjustable swivel ball and socket design, all driver’s regardless of their seating position or even height can get the maximum use and safety from the MaxiView blind spot mirrors.

As you drive your family around you will remain safe as Maxi View blind mirrors attached to your side mirrors will provide you with a 360° focus capability. This means that you are able to see cars to your side which otherwise would have been impossible under the normal driving circumstances.

Your family safety will be guaranteed all-year-round as you continue to use Maxi View blind spot mirrors for the bonding strip is all-weather and is coming with a warranty lasting three years.