I had heard of this way of adjusting the side view mirrors about 10 years ago. I've done it this way since. Works great for me. I've told others and some get it, some sort of give me a blank look. New drivers that haven't developed bad habits yet, just build it in, right from the start when you explain it to them.
I do a running check almost every time I drive. I'll watch a car, approaching from the rear to see if I can see it in both my center rear view mirror and side view mirror and then my side mirror and peripheral vision as it overtakes. And vice versa with cars I pass. I'm lookin for blind spots.
I like to know where cars are located around me at all times. On multi-lane highways, I try to position myself with an openning in traffic on each side of me in case I have to make a sudden lane change. That's my comfort spot. This adjustment technique is very helpful.
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