What is the Principle of Rearview Mirrors?
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The principle of rearview mirrors is as follows: Rearview mirrors have a field of view issue, which refers to the range that the mirror surface can reflect. The industry has proposed three key elements of the field of view: the distance between the driver's eyes and the rearview mirror; the size of the rearview mirror; and the radius of curvature of the mirror surface. These three elements are interrelated—when the distance and size of the rearview mirror are the same, a smaller radius of curvature results in a larger reflected field of view. Below are the installation positions of rearview mirrors: 1. Interior rearview mirror: The interior rearview mirror is designed to allow the driver to confirm the rear view without significantly altering their forward line of sight. 2. Exterior rearview mirrors: Passenger vehicles typically mount exterior rearview mirrors on the doors. In Japan, some vehicles also mount them on the fenders.