2008 GMC Acadia - Side View Mirrors

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Q: How does one adjust and tilt side view mirrors?

A: As shown in the video

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Applications: Blind spot check, Parking lot, Reverse Turns, Lane Change

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Relevant Background: "A side-view mirror (or side mirror), also known as a wing mirror, is a mirror placed on the exterior of motor vehicles for the purposes of helping the driver see areas behind and to the sides of the vehicle, outside the driver's peripheral vision (in the "blind spot")." ("Wing Mirror", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wing_mirror)

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Relevant statistics: "In the Ontario province the Ministry of Transportation reported that at least 45 accidents in 2009 were caused by visual obscurity, the majority of which caused personal injuries to those involved. Transport Canada notes that in 2010 more than 120,000 car accident injuries and fatalities were reported throughout the country. Most blind spot accidents can result in various type of car accident injuries, and some may lead to serious or fatal injuries. Some common types of blind spot accidents include, Rear-to-Front Side, Accidents, Sideswipes, Rollover Collision..Motorcycle accidents are also common if a careless driver fails to check their blind spot. Large trucks are known to have reduced visibility in the front of the truck, sides of the vehicle and in the rear if large cargo is being towed. Anyone who drives near a semi-truck should follow the common rule that is often posted on the truck If you cant see my mirrors, I cant see you to avoid being involved in a blind spot collision with a truck...." ("Common Types of Accidents", https://www.gregmonforton.com/windsor/car-accident-lawyer/blind-spot-accidents.html)

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More statistics on collision with fixed objects: "A total of 7,422 people died in fixed-object crashes in 2018, 6 percent fewer than in 2017 and 30 percent fewer than in 1979. The proportion of motor vehicle crash deaths involving collisions with fixed objects has remained between 19 and 23 percent since 1979... About 20 percent of motor vehicle crash deaths result from a vehicle leaving the roadway and hitting a fixed object alongside the road. Trees, utility poles, and traffic barriers are the most common objects struck. Almost half of the deaths in fixed object crashes occur at night. ..." ("Fatality Facts 2018: Collisions with fixed objects and animals", https://www.iihs.org/topics/fatality-statistics/detail/collisions-with-fixed-objects-and-animals") 

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Back over accident statistics: "And the problem appears to be getting worse. The number of children who died from backovers totalled 448 between 2006 and 2010, according to KidsAndCars, a five-fold increase from the previous decade. Newer car styles feature high trunk lines and small rear windows, reducing rear visibility. Both Consumer Reports and NHTSA have begun testing rear visibility and found that the rear of every modern vehicle constitutes a massive blind zone..." ("Backover’ accidents a hidden problem in Canada", https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theglobeandmail.com/amp/news/toronto/backover-accidents-a-hidden-problem-in-canada/article4488985/) 

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More statistics on parking lot accidents: "Parking lot accident statistics show they are more common than most realize. About 1 in 5 accidents happen in parking lots. Almost all of them are avoidable. While most parking lot accidents are minor and involve low speed impact, they can still result in serious damage and injury. Parking lot accidents can also have a big impact on your car insurance rates – a reason why many go unreported and parking lot hit and runs are common." ("What Happens If You Get In A Parking Lot Accident In Ontario?", https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thinkinsure.ca/insurance-help-centre/parking-lot-accident.amp.html)

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Relevant Insurance Coverage: 

a. Auto insurance: All perils, liability both for body injury and property damage, no fault, DCPD, uninsured auto, Omvac , collision, Accident benefits, upset, OPCF forms for lessee ....

b. Garage auto policy 

c. Travel & health 

d. Dash cams with rear and side views

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