Can anyone explain the reason for the passenger mirror above window?

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  1. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    It's nice when you pull I to that poorly lit fuel island that has a tight corner to get into. It may save your passenger side step from getting a dent.

    I've noticed some people turn it so it points towards the back to aid them with blindsided backing...
     
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  3. DSK333

    DSK333 Road Train Member

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    Then move it. It's adjustable.
     
  4. Rubber duck kw

    Rubber duck kw Road Train Member

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    To see right below where it is, you know for Debbie dingleberry on Facebook not paying any attention at all to the road.
     
  5. jamesh1979

    jamesh1979 Light Load Member

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    Huh I thought it was to see if the lady of the night was good looking before you rolled down the window.
     
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  6. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    You can adjust it up so it will show more. But unless you get used to using it a lot it is pretty much useless.
     
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  7. RoadRooster

    RoadRooster Road Train Member

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    It's so when you fall off the step, you can look up and see how good you look.
     
  8. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    It's helpful when backing and you have the trailer jacked very hard. It's helpful to see things like a fire hydrant just before you "back" into it with the tractor passenger steps.
     
  9. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    No it's not. It's the most useless thing I ever seen on a truck.
     
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  10. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    Not adjustable. It would be awesome if it were
     
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  11. skellr

    skellr Road Train Member

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    Your not pushing on it hard enough. Maybe it will just "fall off". :D
     
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