role
Observing the road conditions behind: Riders can observe the speed, distance, and intention of overtaking of vehicles behind them through the rearview mirror, in order to better judge traffic conditions and make reasonable riding decisions, such as changing lanes, accelerating, decelerating, etc.
Assisted safe driving: During emergency braking, the rider can judge the braking situation of the vehicle behind them through the rearview mirror to avoid being rear ended; When turning or merging, observe the vehicle dynamics behind and confirm safety before proceeding to reduce the risk of traffic accidents.
Perceive the surrounding environment: Help riders understand the overall traffic environment around the vehicle, including the location and direction of other vehicles, as well as obstacles on the road, and prepare in advance to ensure cycling safety.
Select key points
Mirror quality: High quality rearview mirrors are usually convex or spherical, with a wider field of view, and the back of the lens is covered with explosion-proof film, which can reduce the risk of lens breakage and injury during collisions.
Safety design: The left and right rearview mirrors should have separate positive and negative wires, with the left side facing forward and the right side facing backward. This way, in the event of a collision or fall, the rearview mirrors will loosen, reducing the intensity of the collision and the probability of damage.
Mirror rod thickness: The diameter of the mirror rod should be at least 1 centimeter. If durability, non resonance, and good visibility are desired, the mirror rod should be at least 1.2 centimeters. The mirror rod is thick and the diameter of the fixed ball head is large, making it easier to fix and less prone to resonance and sagging.
Convenience of adjustment: A good rearview mirror should have flexible adjustment function, which can facilitate riders to quickly adjust to the appropriate angle according to their height, sitting posture, riding habits and other factors, in order to obtain the best visual effect.
Stability: During motorcycle driving, the rearview mirror should be able to maintain stability without shaking or shifting due to vibration, bumps, or other reasons, which may affect the observation effect. You can choose a rearview mirror with high-quality fixing devices or shock-absorbing design.
Installation and adjustment
Installation: Follow the instructions for the rearview mirror to ensure a secure installation. When installing, pay attention to the correct installation position and direction of the left and right rearview mirrors, as well as the installation angle and distance between them and the vehicle that meet the requirements.
Adjustment:
Left side rearview mirror: Align the vertical line drawn by the mirror with the outer side of the rider's left arm, and align the horizontal line drawn by the mirror with a slightly higher position on the road horizontal line, in order to better observe the vehicles and road conditions behind the left side.
Right side rearview mirror: also adjust it to align with the outer side of the rider's right arm, and ensure that the horizontal line position is appropriate for observing the traffic situation behind the right side.