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wizzo Champion Author Detroit Posts:3,485 Points:623,945 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2013 2:36:54 AM Ignore wizzo Report Abuse When backing up, do you look through the rear window, or use mirrors only?

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When backing up, do you look through the rear window, or use mirrors only?

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mnrick041 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,311 Points:1,369,885 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2013 5:49:25 AM Ignore mnrick041 Report Abuse I have a camera and I use the mirrors
DoctorOH Champion Author Cleveland Posts:4,873 Points:1,078,375 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2013 1:21:26 AM Ignore DoctorOH Report Abuse Both plus I use my rear camera as well
davisadm All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:572 Points:410,600 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2013 11:07:06 AM Ignore davisadm Report Abuse Mirrors only. Once you are used to using them, it is just as good as turning your head & looking backwards.
toms1120 Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,576 Points:1,812,870 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2013 9:17:07 AM Ignore toms1120 Report Abuse Both
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,793 Points:2,896,585 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2013 5:23:20 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse Being a trained CDL driver and a former instructor, I use mirrors only.
CactusRoper Champion Author Phoenix Posts:8,789 Points:1,918,975 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2013 12:37:48 AM Ignore CactusRoper Report Abuse Both
streetcars Champion Author Toledo Posts:12,269 Points:2,607,615 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2013 12:34:08 AM Ignore streetcars Report Abuse mirrors
L98 Sophomore Author Ontario Posts:180 Points:26,180 Joined:Mar 2013	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2013 12:16:47 AM Ignore L98 Report Abuse bit of both
keriazy4 Sophomore Author Montreal Posts:120 Points:7,760 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 2:16:49 PM Ignore keriazy4 Report Abuse prefer mirror
pacecar68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:4,666 Points:868,070 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 11:13:45 AM Ignore pacecar68 Report Abuse i do both.
Carusle Champion Author Atlanta Posts:11,430 Points:2,254,000 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 11:00:25 AM Ignore Carusle Report Abuse all of em
Hanski All-Star Author Modesto Posts:519 Points:188,810 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 10:26:58 AM Ignore Hanski Report Abuse back window and all mirrors
giwan Veteran Author Michigan Posts:490 Points:89,405 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 10:15:10 AM Ignore giwan Report Abuse Both and the side view as i tr to get a full picture
Titanic1985 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,274 Points:358,545 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 10:13:40 AM Ignore Titanic1985 Report Abuse Good Morning Wizzo. My answer would be both with a more frequent glance at the side mirrors after towing a 25' RV for years. In addition, I usually take a quick glance to the side when changing lanes (the driver's side has a small blind spot on my vehicle). Best wishes :-). MGY
bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:14,977 Points:1,877,640 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 9:50:39 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse Both, but mostly mirrors.
ReddevilNO Champion Author New Orleans Posts:3,376 Points:582,040 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 6:49:58 AM Ignore ReddevilNO Report Abuse I don't always rely on my mirrors completely, I always turn around and look in my rear mirror.
ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,032 Points:1,855,720 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 2:29:50 AM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse mirrors
gator2002 Champion Author Calgary Posts:11,016 Points:2,568,300 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 2:22:39 AM Ignore gator2002 Report Abuse look through rear window
diesel8888 Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:1,197 Points:360,360 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 2:14:54 AM Ignore diesel8888 Report Abuse Both
streetcars Champion Author Toledo Posts:12,269 Points:2,607,615 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 1:06:26 AM Ignore streetcars Report Abuse both
toms1120 Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,576 Points:1,812,870 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Feb 18, 2013 12:35:48 AM Ignore toms1120 Report Abuse Both
GrumpyCat Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,619 Points:790,760 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 1:02:59 PM Ignore GrumpyCat Report Abuse Everything available. Find rear camera to be especially useful.
Snowchoux Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,003 Points:145,635 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 12:43:57 PM Ignore Snowchoux Report Abuse both
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,249 Points:122,380 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2013 6:59:19 PM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse Both
DanFMA Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,116 Points:1,073,460 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2013 5:37:14 AM Ignore DanFMA Report Abuse Both.
aburns20 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:3,266 Points:675,230 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2013 5:36:54 AM Ignore aburns20 Report Abuse I use both.
Maintroll Champion Author Lexington Posts:8,639 Points:1,704,110 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2013 5:29:29 AM Ignore Maintroll Report Abuse Being a CDL driver I use me mirrors me boy.
RickB Champion Author Gary Posts:1,227 Points:602,975 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2013 4:40:59 PM Ignore RickB Report Abuse Mirrors.
MudNutZ All-Star Author Mississippi Posts:910 Points:633,790 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2013 3:18:40 PM Ignore MudNutZ Report Abuse window.
lyanMI Veteran Author Detroit Posts:267 Points:212,110 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2013 3:07:23 PM Ignore lyanMI Report Abuse Look through the rear window.
bearscharger Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,332 Points:271,450 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2013 2:51:09 PM Ignore bearscharger Report Abuse mirrors
14smoke Champion Author Birmingham Posts:13,204 Points:1,924,165 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2013 12:01:37 PM Ignore 14smoke Report Abuse I use both. Never trust just one or the other.
jimmy544 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,123 Points:654,830 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2013 10:48:34 AM Ignore jimmy544 Report Abuse I have to use both of them.
Dale Jr. Champion Author Illinois Posts:16,234 Points:3,238,025 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2013 10:47:17 AM Ignore Dale Jr. Report Abuse I use both.
WEPSMAN Champion Author South Dakota Posts:10,513 Points:2,024,175 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Feb 4, 2013 10:06:20 AM Ignore WEPSMAN Report Abuse Mostly mirrors.
traffic cop Champion Author Boston Posts:1,248 Points:536,560 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2013 11:31:17 PM Ignore traffic cop Report Abuse Old truck driving habits die hard. I tend to use side mirrors exclusively.
Greenrancher All-Star Author Indianapolis Posts:564 Points:229,795 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2013 4:29:09 PM Ignore Greenrancher Report Abuse Both. Have to check everywhere when backing up.
weddy11 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,742 Points:432,825 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2013 1:27:24 PM Ignore weddy11 Report Abuse both
waynecz Sophomore Author Indiana Posts:211 Points:224,025 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2013 12:26:59 PM Ignore waynecz Report Abuse Both.
lled Champion Author Connecticut Posts:13,222 Points:2,604,135 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2013 12:11:41 PM Ignore lled Report Abuse both
STEVE853 Champion Author Florida Posts:5,686 Points:1,119,660 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2013 11:31:54 AM Ignore STEVE853 Report Abuse Both
gascomber Veteran Author Durham Posts:269 Points:53,955 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2013 11:19:26 AM Ignore gascomber Report Abuse Both, you have to check those blind spots.
BT1288 Champion Author Lincoln Posts:22,107 Points:1,424,360 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2013 10:57:25 AM Ignore BT1288 Report Abuse yes
wamster Champion Author Houston Posts:4,260 Points:695,105 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2013 10:57:09 AM Ignore wamster Report Abuse Both. If you're towing a trailer, you can only use mirrors though.
jes Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:16,170 Points:3,353,450 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2013 5:01:49 AM Ignore jes Report Abuse Both. I also look out the side windows as well.