Overtaking and the use of rear view mirror?

**dhisky** · February 4th, 2015 03:16 PM

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** · February 4th, 2015 03:20 PM

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

**weszt** · February 4th, 2015 03:25 PM

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

**BratPAQ** · February 4th, 2015 03:29 PM

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** · February 4th, 2015 03:30 PM

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** · February 4th, 2015 03:50 PM

Also, make sure to adjust your mirrors optimally.

**Erick Chavez** · February 4th, 2015 04:28 PM

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** · February 4th, 2015 04:49 PM

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** · February 4th, 2015 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · February 4th, 2015 07:14 PM

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.