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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Bruce_Z" data-source="post: 336157" data-attributes="member: 894">Good tip. Bigger, longer mirrors do help. In addition, some tips I learn from the Oregon (USA) drivers licence ed. years ago (and it doesnt require any "upgrades") When you are about to change lanes, prior to the lane change (and after signalling, checking the rear and side mirrors) peek into the blind spot by quickly turning your head towards it to actually see if theres any vehicle in the blind spot (experienced drivers use their periphery vision to accomplish this when turning their head) to minimise the time doing this. Only then you change lanes. This techninque ensures that nothing is left to chance. In fact, during my time there, you cannot pass drivers ed. without demonstrating this technique during lane change maneovers on the freeways. I think it works, but it does require drivers PLAN their overtaking maneovers, have ample SPACE allowance between you and the car infront, dont change lanes avery 5 seconds etc...(i.e. defensive driving lah...) Just a thought <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>