What is the name of the mirror in the car?
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The mirror in the car is called the interior rearview mirror. Cars are equipped with three types of mirrors: 1. Left side mirror; 2. Right side mirror; 3. Center rearview mirror. The car rearview mirrors are important safety components, and their function is to allow the driver to indirectly see the conditions behind, beside, and below the vehicle, thereby expanding the driver's field of vision. The adjustment method for car rearview mirrors is: 1. Align the left edge of the mirror precisely with the right ear of the image in the mirror; 2. When adjusting the vertical position, place the distant horizon in the center of the mirror. The car rearview mirrors are located on the left and right sides of the front of the car, as well as inside the car at the front, enabling the driver to indirectly see the surrounding conditions and expand the driver's field of vision.
The main mirror in the car is usually called the rearview mirror, which is hung right above the center of the windshield. I rely on it every day when commuting to and from work. Last week, when stuck on the elevated road, the rearview mirror helped me catch a glimpse of the flashing lights of an ambulance behind me, allowing me to make way promptly without delaying the rescue. The mirror can be adjusted manually or electrically to suit different heights—for example, I tilt it upward a bit for a clearer view since I'm shorter. Actually, besides the rearview mirror, there are also side mirrors on the doors, mainly for observing blind spots beside the car, but people usually refer to the interior rearview mirror when talking about 'the mirror in the car.' Keeping it clean is crucial, as it tends to fog up on rainy days. I use a small cloth to wipe it or turn on the air conditioning to clear it up. In short, it’s not just a tool—it helps you see the movement of vehicles behind you, making lane changes and reversing safer and more reassuring. Remind your friends to pay attention and adjust its position properly.
