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Old 01-17-2009, 03:20 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Deleting side mirrors and flying with convex mirrors may have some aerodynamic pro's, however the convex mirrors are dangerous to use as it is difficult to gauge how close the car behind you or beside you really is.
My thoughts.
Yup. My wife and my parents just couldn't get used to it. I always tell people that there is an acclimatization period. Conversely (or Convexly?!?!?), my center-rear-view information gives me way *superior* information to what others see. Now that I am used to the distances, there are times when I can lane change without turning my head because I can see *every* *single* *lane* with no blind spots. In this situation the cars are far enough back to make the lane change 99% safe (I never say 100% for lane changes).

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