Blind Spot Mirrors

Best blind spot mirrors

• Ampper Round 2" — $7. Most popular. Stick-on, adjustable.
• Utopicar 2-pack — $10. Frameless design.
• Liberrway Convex — $10. Wider angle.
• Just stick on outside corner of side mirror — done.
• Adjustable ball-joint = tilt to your blind spot.

Side mirror angle (BAS Method)

SAE / BAS Method by SAE International — eliminates traditional blind spots:

1. Sit in driver seat, head against window.
2. Adjust LEFT mirror — see only EDGE of car.
3. Sit upright, head toward center.
4. Adjust RIGHT mirror — see only EDGE of car.
5. Adjust REAR mirror — center on rear window.
6. Result: car appears in PASSED mirror as it leaves rear mirror.
7. Practice 1 week — adjust as needed.

Other senior-driving safety tools

• Bigger interior rearview mirror ($30) — clip-on extension.
• Anti-glare film for windshield ($20).
• Lighted rearview mirror ($15) — for night.
• Dash cam — settle "who's at fault" disputes.
• Front + rear sensors aftermarket ($100-200).
• Heads-up display ($50-100) — speed on windshield.

Bigger advice

• Avoid lane-changes on busy highways when possible.
• Always shoulder-check before changing lanes (mirror + glance).
• Slow down 5 mph below traffic flow if comfortable — let others pass.
• Drive familiar routes when possible.
• Avoid driving in heavy rain / dawn / dusk if vision struggles.