--- title: "Extend Your Rear View With These Blind-Spot Mirrors" description: "Looking for a blind spot mirror? Our team of experts narrowed down the best blind spot mirrors on the market. Read this review and save yourself time and money." date: "2022-05-05" modified: "2022-05-18" authors: - name: "Heather Fishel" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/heather-fishel" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/reviews/27238/best-blind-spot-mirrors" categories: - "Accessories" - "The Garage" tags: - "Buying Guides" - "commerce" - "NoAds" - "Roundup" --- # Extend Your Rear View With These Blind-Spot Mirrors ![Blind Spot Mirror]() *The best blind spot mirrors for improving your visibility and driving safety \www.thedrive.com* A blind spot mirror is a helpful gadget installed on the side mirrors of a car to show the driver parts of the road that are hidden from their vision. It essentially lets you keep track of the car lurking behind you, and you can also change lanes without compromising your safety. Our guide below shows some of the best automotive blind spot mirrors that could help you stay safe on the road. A blind-spot mirror can be a helpful gadget fitted onto your car’s side mirrors, enabling you to see parts of the road that are hidden from your vision. It essentially lets you keep track of the car lurking behind you, and you could also change lanes without compromising your safety. But because this little automotive accessory is fairly inexpensive to manufacture, there are loads of them out there. How do you choose? Our table below shows some of the best automotive blind-spot mirrors that could help you stay safe on the road. ## Our Methodology Blind-spot mirrors are often a one-size-fits-most accessory. So, in order [to choose the products we’ve highlighted here](), we looked for solutions that would suit most drivers and most vehicles. We considered and compared mirror accessories that could easily attach to existing side mirrors, expanding your line of sight and giving access to more angles of visibility. But the products we picked as our top options were also those that were highly rated and reviewed by those who’ve put them to use, and they offered good longevity once placed on an existing mirror. ## Best Blind-Spot Mirror Reviews & Recommendations ## Our Verdict on Blind-Spot Mirrors Our pick for the best blind-spot mirror is the [Essential Contraptions Rear View Blind-Spot Mirror. ]()It has an aluminum housing that’s resistant to rust, corrosion, and damage. It also features real glass to give you the clearest view. If you are shopping around for something more affordable, consider the [Ampper Square Blind-Spot Mirror](). Do you like the products we recommended for you? Let us know what you think in the comments below. ## What to Consider When Buying Blind-Spot Mirrors ### Adjust Your Mirrors Correctly While you can absolutely purchase the above blind-spot mirrors, the three mirrors that your car is already equipped with — the two side mirrors and rearview mirror, of course — are perfectly adept at eliminating blind spots. The issue is that most drivers don’t properly angle their mirrors when behind the wheel. In fact, an awful lot of people set their mirrors so they can see their car’s exterior, not potential hazards or other vehicles on the road. You can easily tweak your current mirror setup to get rid of the blind spots that have long plagued you. Here’s how to do it. - **Set your driver’s side mirror:** Sit behind the wheel and lean to the left until you’re touching the window. Adjust your mirror outward until you can see the lane (or what would be the lane) next to you. You should also be able to see a small bit of your car’s own rear end. - **Set your passenger’s side mirror:** Mirror your moves for the driver’s side mirror, but without leaving the driver’s seat. Lean to the right, until your head is at the midpoint of your center console. Then, adjust your mirror outwards until you can just barely see the side of your own vehicle. - **Set your rearview mirror:** Center your mirror so you’re looking directly out the rear window. Instead of being able to see your backseat or passengers’ heads, your POV should be all window, from side to side. For more information, the [Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)]() shared its recommended (and scientifically-tested) angles, if you want to get extra precise. ## Pricing You can find blind-spot mirrors for less than $10, though they typically feature a frame-free design and a universal fit for most vehicles. For $11 to $20, you’ll find a mix of custom-fit and universal-fit choices. And if you spend $25 or more, blind-spot mirrors can be custom made and tailored to your specific needs or vehicle. ## FAQs You’ve got questions. *The Drive* has answers. ## Author Heather Fishel is a writer well-versed in subject matter that’s both informative and intriguing. In her career, she’s authored articles on topics encompassing food and recipes, productivity, life hacks, history, psychology, helpful mind hacks, education, and efficiency. A contributing writer for a number of publications, Heather has written for WonderHowTo, Campus Explorer, War History Online, College Niche, Electronic Retailing Magazine, and Clean Eating Magazine. ### Author social links