"TL" <tlehman@visi.com> wrote in message
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> This is absolutely true. In an emergency there's not any time to even
> check mirrors much less look over your shoulder.
>
> One point of notice is that race cars generally mount their mirrors
> far out on the fenders. This accomplishes two things. First it all but
> eliminates blind spots on the sides. Second, you literally can see the
> mirrors while you are looking forward. You see movement in the mirrors
> even if you are focusing on them.

My tractor that I drive has mirrors mounted on it's fenders, makes quite the
difference when you have the extra view planes. As you say, you see what's
going on around you without having to turn your head. Makes life that much
easier/safer. Especially when you've got seven mirrors to work with. Keep
your eyes moving and you'll not miss a thing.

--
Brian
www.accesswave.ca/~orion