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. The vehicle has three rearview mirrors in total: left, center, and right. Rearview mirrors are tools that allow the driver, seated in the driver's seat, to directly obtain external information about the rear, sides, and lower parts of the car. Below is additional information: 1. Rearview mirrors can be divided into two types: exterior adjustment and interior adjustment. 2. Exterior adjustment: This method involves manually adjusting the position of the mirror frame or mirror surface while the car is parked to achieve the desired viewing angle. This method is time-consuming and labor-intensive, making it difficult to complete conveniently in one go. The driver needs to reach out of the window to adjust the mirrors while seated, which is very inconvenient during driving or in rainy conditions. Generally, large vehicles, trucks, and low-end buses use exterior adjustment to reduce costs. 3. Interior adjustment: This method provides drivers with a more convenient way to adjust the rearview mirrors while driving, allowing for better observation of the rear view. Most mid-range and high-end cars use interior adjustment. This method is further divided into manual adjustment (using wire cable transmission or a handle) and electric adjustment.
I've been driving for many years, and we call those mirrors on both sides rearview mirrors. The one on the left is the driver's side, and the one on the right is the passenger side. Their main purpose is to help you see the situation behind and to the side of the vehicle, avoiding blind spot accidents. Before getting in the car each time, I habitually check if they are clean and properly positioned. The adjustment method is quite important: after sitting upright, the left mirror should show a little bit of the car body and lane lines, while the right one should cover a wider field of view. If the mirror is broken or covered in dust, replace it or clean it immediately. Additionally, some modern cars come with heating functions to prevent frost, and higher-end models even integrate blind spot monitoring systems. I remember my driving instructor repeatedly emphasized that you must glance at the rearview mirror before changing lanes—developing this good habit can save a lot of trouble.
