How should you adjust your rearview mirror so you can see behind you?

• A. It should be angled to minimize glare
• B. It should show the side of your vehicle
• C. It should show the center of the road behind you
• D. It should be adjusted so you can see the center of the road behind you

Answer: (D)

Position the rearview mirror so you can see the center of the road behind you. This gives you a direct, stable view of vehicles directly behind in the lane you’re in or about to enter, helping you judge following distance and gaps without turning your head. If the mirror shows mainly the side of your car or the road edges, you could miss cars right behind you, which is riskier for lane changes and merging. Glare control matters, but the mirror’s tilt should primarily aim to show the center of the road behind you, so you can monitor traffic effectively while keeping eyes on the road ahead.