‘Am I the only one who didn’t know’ drivers say as they find hidden button above their heads which could save LIVES
A CAR expert has revealed how a tab hiding above the driver’s head could make driving safer.
The tip involves a sneaky button hidden in plain sight above the driver’s head – and knowing it could help save lives on the road.
The tip, about the rear-view mirror, was revealed by motorist Chequanxiaoqiao.
Her 52-second TikTok reveals that the switch sitting at the bottom of the mirror allows the driver to change its angle.
At night, this could be crucial to a driver’s safety as it can deflect other drivers’ glaring lights from their eyes.
It would also allow them to see the traffic behind them easier.
Chequanxiaoqiao titled the clip: ‘Only 5% of People Know These 10 Secret Car Features’.
The handy clip, posted in 2023, has now been seen 8.7 million times.
Commenters were shocked to learn what the motorist had to teach them.
“Why I’m I learning this now,” said one.
Another said: “wait a min…. u mean to tell there was an anti glare function all the nights I nearly drove off the road.”
Chequanxiaoqiao also reveals another tip on how to reduce glare coming from the side of the car.
By unclipping one side of the sun visor, she can swing it around to face the window thereby blocking light from that side.
She also shows drivers how to change the angle of the steering wheel, how to adjust the height of the seatbelt, and how to turn on child safety locks.
Research has found that 18 per cent of drivers struggle to see clearly when on the road in dark.
Louise Thomas, motor expert at Confused.com, says bright headlights can severely limit a driver’s visibility.
“The winter months can be difficult for drivers, with darkness often causing poor visibility for many.
“This could be down to a variety of factors, but things like bright LED headlights from other vehicles can cause problems.”
Thomas also recommends that drivers flick the rear-view mirror tab and shift the angle of the glare.
“It also helps to keep your windscreens free of dirt as this often creates glare too,” she says.
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Being able to see clearly without fog or glare will allow drivers to avoid potholes covering Britain’s roads.
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