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.
