Originally Posted by
digibud
I'm pushing 60 and I don't quite get the mirror thing. Years ago when I was teaching effective cycling to students (high school to adult), oneof the skills I taught was turning back for a quick glance without changing your bikes direction. I realize some folks may have neck problems and may not be able to do so, but most folks can/should be able to glance back without an issue.
The mirror allows me to keep tabs on every car approaching me. If I did that by turning my head I'd look like an owl and I'd spend most of my time turning my head.
I can't really turn my head enough to look back THROUGH MY GLASSES, and if I'm looking out of the corner of my eye without my glasses, I can't really see well enough. Using the mirror let's me look behind me easily, through my glasses, and MUCH faster than I could turn my head around and back again.