Originally Posted by
Danhedonia
I have never used a mirror, and am curious to hear from people as to what benefits they get looking behind them? (Not saying I don't turn and look sometimes, I do). I just figure that all I'd get from it is seeing the truck actually hit me, vs. a quick and peaceful end? How does what you see change what you're doing?
When I want to make a left turn, I want to know if there's a car about to go around me. I don't always hear traffic coming up behind me, so being able to see back there to know for sure before maneuvering is a good idea.