killdozer
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I've been running equipment over 50 yrs., 22 of them for myself, the rest for other contractors. I absolutely detest those darn curved mirrors the manufacturers install at the factory. They strain my eyes and interfere with my depth perception to the rear. I have been known to tear the primary mirror off and replace it with one of my own, but this can get a taste of expensive.
I would like to know if anybody else has trouble with curved mirrors and if so, why. I have found anytime I have been involved with a close call those darn mirrors have had some part in it. I have complained to contractors to no avail; they say they are safe because they are original equipment. I say they are full of hot air; curved mirrors are dangerous and should be replaced with flat mirrors. If you need to see so far to one side, stick a small curved mirror to the flat mirror bottom like the truckers do.
I would like to know if anybody else has trouble with curved mirrors and if so, why. I have found anytime I have been involved with a close call those darn mirrors have had some part in it. I have complained to contractors to no avail; they say they are safe because they are original equipment. I say they are full of hot air; curved mirrors are dangerous and should be replaced with flat mirrors. If you need to see so far to one side, stick a small curved mirror to the flat mirror bottom like the truckers do.
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