Blue Bird Micro Bird Operator's Manual page 14

8" DIA. SUPPLEMENTAL OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
Some units may be equipped with two (2) 8" elliptical mirrors,
one on the LH side and one on the RH side, which are designed to
supplement the view provided by the outside rearview driving
mirrors. The RH 8" elliptical mirror is attached to the RH outside
rearview mirror mounting bracket as illustrated, and is viewed
through the RH windshield. The LH 8" elliptical mirror is attached
to the bus body and is located so as to be viewed through the LH
windshield.
Proper adjustment is necessary for any mirror system to
perform as designed. The following adjustment should be used
to allow the driver to obtain the maximum viewing area with the
mirror system.
Position the RH 8" elliptical mirror in the location illustrated.
Adjust the 8" elliptical mirrors on both the RH and LH side to
provide the seated driver a view of the ground directly below the
outside rearview driving mirrors, and rearward to overlap the view
provided by the outside rearview convex driving mirrors.
CAUTION: A convex mirror has a curved surface and is de-
signed to provide a wide view with minimum distortion. How-
ever, persons or objects seen in a convex mirror will look smaller
and appear farther away than when seen in a flat mirror or
viewed directly. Therefore, use care when judging the size or
distance of a person or object seen in a convex mirror. Wait until
you can view the person or object in a flat mirror or direct view
to determine their size and distance.
OUTSIDE REARVIEW
Standard equipment on all school buses is comprised of 4
outside rearview driving mirrors. (2 per side), and 2 elliptical
crossview mirrors, (1 per side). The outside rearview driving
mirrors include (1) 6.5"x 10" flat mirror and (1) 6.5"x10" convex
mirror each side. The outside rearview driving mirrors are
designed to provide the seated driver a view of the roadway to
the rear and to the sides of the bus. The elliptical crossview mirrors
are designed to provide a seated driver a view of all areas around
the front of the bus not directly visible to the driver. The elliptical
crossview mirrors are designed to be used to view pedestrians
while bus is stopped.
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