Can You Drive with a Broken Rearview Mirror?
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A broken rearview mirror prohibits road use as traffic laws explicitly forbid operating vehicles with defective safety components. Introduction: Rearview mirrors enable drivers to directly obtain external information about areas behind, beside, and below the vehicle while seated. To facilitate operation, prevent traffic accidents, and ensure personal safety, all countries mandate their installation with adjustable positioning capabilities. Categories: Classified into three main types: flat mirrors, spherical mirrors, and dual-curvature mirrors. Additionally, prism mirrors feature flat surfaces with prism-shaped cross-sections, typically used as anti-glare interior rearview mirrors.
I've also experienced a broken side mirror while driving before. You really can't make do with driving like that - it's not just for reversing, but also crucial for checking rear traffic when changing lanes or turning. The law requires vehicle mirrors to be fully functional, and police can pull you over for even a small crack. Once I drove with half the mirror shattered to get to a repair shop, and almost caused a major accident when I didn't spot an electric bike approaching from the right rear during a lane change. If you absolutely must drive short distances in an emergency, remember to roll down windows and constantly turn your head to check blind spots, keep speed below 40km/h, and avoid express lanes or complex road sections. Nowadays replacing side mirrors is convenient - standard models cost around 100-200 yuan, with some repair shops offering mobile installation services. Develop a habit of walking around your car for inspection before driving, and always maintain safe distance from roadside obstacles.
