{"id":6601,"date":"2018-01-19T08:57:16","date_gmt":"2018-01-19T15:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.forestcamping.com\/dow\/suzi\/?p=6601"},"modified":"2017-12-24T09:01:09","modified_gmt":"2017-12-24T16:01:09","slug":"what-you-cant-see-can-hurt-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forestcamping.com\/dow\/suzi\/what-you-cant-see-can-hurt-you\/","title":{"rendered":"What you can&#8217;t see can hurt you"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"RV Driving Skills How to Drive an RV, First Things to do as a New Driver  - RV Mirrors\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XUmnaY133cA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Recently, I read \u201cWhat you can\u2019t see, you can\u2019t escape\u201d in a motorcycling magazine.\u00a0 I took from this statement that whether a motorcyclist or driver of a recreational vehicle (RV), good mirrors and using them properly is a MUST. Although the statement was directed at motorcyclist, this is a good rule-of-thumb for all drivers, including users of RVs. Whether the RV is a station wagon, a SUV or a 40-plus foot motorhome (MH), mirrors are critical to safely arriving at a destination.<\/p>\n<p>As with most things, practice makes perfect. If your RV is the family car, you have been practicing the use of mirrors every time you get behind the driver\u2019s wheel. However, you probably don\u2019t have as much practice with your RV. Getting comfortable with a RV will take time.\u00a0 (Note: When I say &#8220;RV&#8221; I mean Class A motorhome, pop-up trailer, converted van, and all the other types of recreational vehicles you see on the road today.)<\/p>\n<p>I would suggest you jump-start your mirror using skills by taking advantage of a large nearby parking lot, such as found at a high school or major shopping mall. By practicing in a large empty parking lot, you\u2019ll be able to adjust your mirrors for maximum field-of-view and how best to use those mirrors. Remember, mirrors do warp your sense of space and distance, so this practice time is valuable in getting your mind around this variation when looking at your world from an RV\u2019s driver\u2019s seat.<\/p>\n<p>Even if the vehicle has a rear camera, your view won&#8217;t\u00a0 be a full 360-degree view.\u00a0 Know were your blindspots are will help reduce your risk of an accident. Also, by having your mirrors adjusted well, constantly scanning your field-of-view, and practice, the danger is reduced.<\/p>\n<p>One last caution &#8211; STAY ALERT. If you find your mind wandering and you aren\u2019t as alert as you should be, take a break. Stop, stretch, walk around a little, take a nap, do whatever to help yourself stay focused. This caution goes for all drivers whether in an mega-motor coach, an vintage Volkswagon bus, or family sedan.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, take the time to adjust your mirror for an optimal field-of-view, scan all your mirrors frequently and stay alert. Drive safe. 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