Where are the rearview mirrors located on a car?

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Rearview mirrors are divided into interior rearview mirrors and exterior rearview mirrors. The interior rearview mirror is located on the inside of the car's windshield, while the exterior rearview mirrors are positioned on both sides of the front end of the car. The interior rearview mirror is used to observe rear passengers, especially children in the back seat. It can also be used to judge distance, assist in turning, and observe vehicles behind during emergency braking. The exterior rearview mirrors serve two purposes: observing the surrounding traffic and road conditions around the vehicle, and monitoring the surroundings while driving to facilitate turning or lane changes. During emergency braking, checking the exterior rearview mirrors allows the driver to see if there is a vehicle following too closely behind. This helps in adjusting the braking force appropriately based on the distance ahead or considering a lane change to provide sufficient space for the following vehicle, thereby avoiding a chain-reaction collision.