What is the mirror in the middle of the car called?

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BennettFitz
07/29/25 2:24pm
The mirror located between the driver and front passenger seats inside a car is called the interior rearview mirror. Its primary purpose is to allow the driver to check the situation behind the vehicle without changing their field of vision. Here are descriptions about rearview mirrors: 1. Based on different materials, they can be classified into aluminum mirrors, chrome mirrors, silver mirrors, and blue mirrors. 2. According to different mirror surface shapes, they can be divided into flat mirrors, spherical mirrors, and dual-curvature mirrors. 3. Depending on their functions, they can be categorized as auto-dimming rearview mirrors and manual anti-glare rearview mirrors. 4. Auto-dimming rearview mirror: An auto-dimming rearview mirror consists of a mirror, two photodiodes, and an electronic controller. When the sensor detects excessive brightness on the mirror, it darkens the mirror glass to reduce light reflectivity, effectively protecting the driver's eyes. 5. Manual anti-glare rearview mirror: A manual anti-glare rearview mirror typically consists of two mirrors with different reflectivity. The driver can switch between them using a lever to reduce light reflection.
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