What are the mirrors on both sides of a car called?
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The mirrors on both sides of a car are called rearview mirrors, also known as side mirrors. They are tools that allow the driver to directly obtain information about the rear, sides, and lower parts of the car while seated in the driver's seat. The method to adjust the position of the rearview mirrors is as follows: 1. Adjust the horizon reflection in the central rearview mirror to the center of the mirror, and adjust the reflection of the right ear to the left edge of the mirror; 2. Adjust the horizon reflection in the rearview mirror to the center of the mirror, and adjust the reflection of the left side of the car body to occupy one-fourth of the right side of the mirror; 3. Adjust the horizon reflection in the rearview mirror to two-thirds of the mirror's height, and adjust the reflection of the right side of the car body to occupy one-fourth of the left side of the mirror.
When I first started learning to drive, those mirrors were called side mirrors or exterior rearview mirrors, mainly used to observe blind spots on the sides and rear of the car. The instructor said to always adjust them before driving: sit upright, and the mirrors should show a small part of the car's rear and the road conditions, so that you won’t have accidents when changing lanes. Once, I didn’t adjust them properly and almost scraped the car next to me. Nowadays, many new cars come with electric adjustment—just press a button—and even heating functions, so they don’t fog up on rainy or foggy days. I recommend beginners add a blind-spot mirror sticker to expand their field of vision for added safety. Remember to regularly clean dust off the mirrors, as it can obstruct your view. When parking, foldable mirrors can protect against scratches, which is quite practical. In short, these small things are crucial while driving—never underestimate their importance.
