Driving in a car is a dangerous activity. In the United States, there are an estimated 1.3 million crashes each year that involve drivers and their vehicles[1]. One of the most common causes of these crashes is failure to obey traffic laws. These laws include not driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, not driving without a seat belt on, and not putting bags over your car’s mirrors.
In defense of putting bags over your car’s mirrors, drivers have claimed that they need to see behind them in order to avoid hitting pedestrians or other cars. However, research has shown that this justification is not valid[2]. A study done by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute found that out of 455 drivers studied, only 5% used the pretext of needing to see behind them to justify using bags over their car’s mirrors. The majority (85%) used bags for other reasons, such as blocking wind noise or protecting the car from dirt and debris.
While it may be difficult to get people to stop using bags over their car’s mirrors, it is important that we try to find ways to make driving safer for everyone. With AI-powered software like DriveSafely360, we can help drivers stay safe on the road by
The History of Putting Bags Over Car Mirrors
Putting bags over car mirrors has a long and storied history. The first documented example comes from 1887, when a man in Pennsylvania put a bag over his car’s mirror to avoid being hit by a train. The practice quickly spread, and by the 1920s bags were common enough that they had their own term: “the bag trick.”
Over the years, many reasons have been given for why people put bags over their car mirrors. Sometimes it was to avoid getting hit by cars, other times it was to keep people from seeing them while they were driving. But the primary reason people continued to do it was because it made drivers look silly. Most people found it amusing to see someone standing behind their car with a bag on their head, and they loved to tease others about it.
While putting bags over car mirrors may no longer be as popular as it once was, the tradition of using them as a form of entertainment will likely never die.
The Advantages of Putting Bags Over Car Mirrors
There are many reasons to put bags over your car’s mirrors. Here are just a few:
Mirror theft is on the rise, and putting bags over your car’s mirrors makes it virtually impossible for thieves to steal your mirrors.
A bag can help keep wind noise down while you’re driving, making it easier to stay focused on the road.
Bags also keep bugs and debris from hitting your windshield.
The Disadvantages of Putting Bags Over Car Mirrors
One of the most common reasons people put bags over their car’s mirrors is to avoid getting a parking ticket. But according to many experts, this isn’t the best way to avoid getting a parking ticket. In fact, there are several disadvantages to putting bags over your car’s mirrors.
First of all, it can be difficult to see what’s in front of you when you’re driving with a bag obscuring your view. This can lead to accidents and other dangerous situations. Additionally, if you have to stop suddenly, it can be difficult to see if someone is behind you or if there are any obstacles in the road. Finally, placing a bag over your car’s mirror can actually reduce your visibility when driving at night or in low light conditions.
How to Put a Bag Over Your Car Mirror
Putting a bag over your car mirror to avoid being hit by drivers behind you is a common safety precaution. This simple precaution can save your life in a pinch.
Here are four tips on how to put a bag over your car mirror:
1) Make sure the bag is large enough to cover the whole mirror. A small, thin bag won’t do the trick.
2) Find a spot where the strap of the bag will be easily accessible. You’ll want to be able to quickly put the bag on when needed.
3) Drape the strap of the bag over the mirror so that it hangs down in front of your view.
4) Put your hand inside the bag so that it covers as much of your windshield as possible. Pull up on the strap to tighten it around the mirror.
Conclusion
If you’re like most people, you probably put bags over your car mirrors to avoid getting a glimpse of yourself in the mirror. But is it really necessary? Let’s take a look at some reasons why putting bags over car mirrors might not be the best idea:
1. Putting a bag over your car mirror can actually decrease your visibility. By obstructing your view, you may be less likely to see potential problems with your vehicle or pedestrians around you.
2. When driving with a bag over your mirror, you are more likely to get into an accident because of poor vision and lack of peripheral awareness on the part of other drivers. Not only that, but if there is an accident while you are using this type of driving tactic, chances are good that law enforcement will seize the bag as evidence.
3. If something were to happen while you have the bag over your mirror and it falls off (e.g., windblown snow), passersby would be able to see what was behind the windshield – potentially embarrassing or dangerous information for you and those who know you well.
4. Finally, looking in the rearview mirror every few seconds is not particularly relaxing – it can actually make driving more tiring overall! So should