![]() ![]() Keep in mind, if the vehicle lacks controls to remotely adjust the mirror, then you need to find someone to help you when adjusting the passenger's side mirror. From that position, set the mirror so you can barely see the side of the car in the left side of the mirror. You can adjust the passenger's side mirror by leaning over until your head is over the center console. Adjust the mirror, using the controls, so that the side of the car is barely visible in the right side of the mirror. ![]() Start by adjusting the side mirrors.Īdjust your driver's side mirror by leaning your head against the left side window glass. A properly adjusted mirror can help to keep the glare of the headlights of vehicles behind you out of your eyes. Part 2 of 4: Adjust your mirrorsĪnother way to reduce glare while driving at night is to adjust your mirrors. Start with the exterior and then clean the interior.įinish by cleaning any mirror surfaces, including the side and rear view mirrors. Using the same process detailed above, clean the rest of the windows and other glass surfaces in your vehicle. Grime and dirt build up on the wiper blade over time and can leave streaks on your front windshield when used. Tip: In addition to the windows of your vehicle, it is important to clean or replace the windshield wipers occasionally.Keep cleaning the interior windshield in sections until the whole windshield is clean. The easiest way to clean the interior glass is to spray the glass cleaner onto a microfiber cloth and wipe in sections using the glass cleaner-wetted cloth. Once the outside of the windshield is cleaned, it is time to wipe down the inside of the glass. Repeat the same process on the other side of the windshield. Use a vertical wiping pattern, followed by a horizontal pattern for best results. Using a microfiber towel, wipe the cleaner off of the windshield. ![]() Working on half of the windshield at a time, spray glass cleaner directly onto the glass surface. Start by lifting the wiper arms to their upright position to give you full access to the windshield. After you have removed all of the bugs, sap, and tar, it is time to clean the windshield properly. You should consider using a hose to ensure that you remove all of the remover before proceeding. Once the substance has softened, use a mesh sponge pad to scrub the hard-to-remove debris. Once you spray the remover on the hardened substance, let it soak in for about 10 minutes. You might have to purchase a heavy-duty remover, such as Goof Off, to remove substances such as sap or tar. Remove any hardened substances first.īefore attempting to clean the glass surface, make sure to remove any stuck-on bugs, tree sap, or other dried-on substances. If you notice any chips or cracks, it is best to have the front windshield repaired as soon as possible. Warning: You should also keep your window glass in good repair, especially the front windshield.It is also important to clean the inside of the glass, as well as the outside window surfaces. Dirty windows also reduce visibility and make it harder to see objects on the roadway. When glass surfaces are dirty or streaked, any light that hits them can scatter, creating glare. Part 1 of 4: Clean the front windshieldĪ great way to cut down on nighttime glare while driving includes cleaning your front windshield and other windows. Luckily, you can take some steps to reduce glare, keeping you safer on the road at night. Glare is usually caused by dirty windows or mirrors, bad vision, and the improper use of lights by other drivers. Driving at night is hard enough without having to deal with glare. ![]()
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