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Totally agreed. That's why I really hope sluggish legislation doesn't get in the way of expediting the deployment of fully autonomous vehicles, and why I'm doin

by hoag 11y ago

Totally agreed. That's why I really hope sluggish legislation doesn't get in the way of expediting the deployment of fully autonomous vehicles, and why I'm doing what I can to write about these issues as much as possible. I'm sorry to hear about your accident, but I'm glad (it sounds like?) you were (all?) ok. As a side tip, if only as an interim solution until you get a car with some sort of accident-avoidance features, may I suggest a tip for your mirrors to eliminate your blind spots? Your side mirrors should be used ONLY for viewing cars to your sides, while your rear mirror ONLY should view cars behind you. To test that it works, a car should slightly overlap from your rear mirror, into your side mirrors, and then into your peripheral vision. If your side mirrors are largely duplicating your rear mirror, then they are not set up correctly. Proof that it is possible -- necessary! -- to set your mirrors up like this and fully eliminate blind spots is that certain cars (like convertibles with the top up, or any car with unusually large/wide C-pillars) make it impossible to see over your shoulder, and require that you set up your mirrors correctly. Just a little tip, and I hope it helps! :)

greglindahl 11y ago
100% of the driving advice I've ever gotten is to always look over your shoulder before moving over, no matter what a glance in the mirror says. In all fairness, had I not been too close to the car in front of me, that glance would not have led to an accident. I do have my mirrors adjusted as you suggest. From my experience with rental cars, I suspect that you and I are the only people in the world who do it that way.
- hoag 11y ago
  I know, same. Unfortunately most of the advice we get in the US is from asshats who don't know proper driving technique. Regardless, the fact is that in certain cars, looking over your shoulder is totally futile anyway; accordingly, you'd best have an alternative solution!

by hoag 11y ago

greglindahl 11y ago

100% of the driving advice I've ever gotten is to always look over your shoulder before moving over, no matter what a glance in the mirror says. In all fairness, had I not been too close to the car in front of me, that glance would not have led to an accident. I do have my mirrors adjusted as you suggest. From my experience with rental cars, I suspect that you and I are the only people in the world who do it that way.

hoag 11y ago
I know, same. Unfortunately most of the advice we get in the US is from asshats who don't know proper driving technique. Regardless, the fact is that in certain cars, looking over your shoulder is totally futile anyway; accordingly, you'd best have an alternative solution!