Does anyone else drive around with their back right seat down?

[mountie]

My 2005 Yukon XL 2nd row 60-40 seat have the headrests removed, Stupid GM designed the headrests, when the 2nd row is lowered, the seats can't lay flat unless they are removed. The passenger side does block 1/2 the view out the right rear window & the rear, if they were in. I prefer them out. My passengers are not usually that tall anyway to need them.

The photo shows the top of the seat back is even with the bottom of the windows so any headrest will block them.

I'm 6'2", and the headrests do partially block the view. I like a full view back there.

 

[gooffeyguy]

The XL's don't have that much of a problem, that window is bigger and not blocked as much. The little bit that is blocked I can see in the side view mirror or my blind spot sensor lights up the warning on that side.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[mountie]

Uh... I have a 2005 XL..... You are correct. Newer models will be different.
Posted views are from a camera views. Not mirrored from the rear view mirror - to back window.

Side windows & rear windows are used to sense if "something is there".. during an evasive - sudden maneuver. Not necessary to know year-color of object.
( if nothing is there - you are clear there ).....
But, in normal driving, I don't need a rear window IF IT'S BLOCKED
(My thought about this conversation)
I was trained in semi-trucks BTW.
If I have a window, I want to use it all of it. ( I guess it's my pet-peeve)

 

[Mp619]

Good idea folding down that 2nd row. I slapped 5% tint on top of the factory tint so i can’t even see out that same window day or night LOL


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[mountie]

Mp619..... Yea... tinted windows..... You need to lower the passenger window to see the right door mirror backing up...

 

[Mp619]

Mp619..... Yea... tinted windows..... You need to lower the passenger window to see the right door mirror backing up...

Thats a fact


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[kbuskill]

I do not drive with my seats down...

 

[bottomline2000]

Yeah I find this thread hilarious. I have barn doors so my rear view mirror is for looking at my back seat. I use my side mirrors 99.9% of the time. Worked well for the past 15+ years..I would hate to see you all pull a trailer.

I noticed the drivers ed classes and DMV required my boys to turn and look when changing lanes..to me that is dangerous and a good way to rear end someone especially in a big city..i ride with someome 1 time when i see them do that head turn nonsense..side mirrors and watching your peripheral but now this thread makes sense.

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[mountie]

( Getting off topic.... but a good topic)

"Old school Driver's Ed" and today's basic driver training paid schools are only for passing the DMV test to get a learner's permit.
Many people misunderstood the purpose of the class.
Until you were professionally trained to drive, including SKILLS ..you didn't know how....
(( Dangerous when you think you know, but you actually don't ))
No offense to you guys... Just a fact....

( Turning your head / Driver's Ed style)..... Driver's Ed teachers were the school's Physical Ed or Wood Shop teacher, following a book's instructions. These teachers didn't know crap.
They make teens look to long turning their heads.

Turning your head - proper method : Just a split second glance / peripheral vision to cover a blind spot, only to see if "something is there".... That's it.

Entering a freeway on-ramp, look ahead, lean forward to enlarge left-mirror view ( if in smaller cars) while merging. ( State Trooper method )
( Our bigger trucks have a bigger mirror - not needed as much)
( My driver's ed).... "Bob Bondurant Performance Driving School" -7 yrs. part-time instructor, "Master Drive" Teen Training, Team Mears, Porsche Race team & Certified Driving Instructor Dept. of Transportation of California & a Class A license.