Why is the left rearview mirror wider than the right rearview mirror in a car?
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The reasons why the left rearview mirror is wider than the right rearview mirror in a car are as follows: Mirror difference between left and right rearview mirrors: Due to the mirror distance difference, when the spacing on both sides is the same, the left rearview mirror appears wider than the right rearview mirror. Additionally, the body line may seem unparallel to the yellow line in the right rearview mirror, while it appears parallel in the left rearview mirror. Generally, when both rearview mirrors are correctly adjusted, the outlines of the two door handles and the rear wheel should be visible, with the left rearview mirror adjusted slightly higher and the right rearview mirror adjusted slightly lower. Driver's position causing distance differences: When the driver sits in the main driving position, they are closer to the left rearview mirror and farther from the right rearview mirror. Combined with the different viewing angles of the two mirrors and the varying angles between the mirror surfaces and the car body (usually the right rearview mirror has a smaller angle), the perceived distance in the right mirror appears narrower than in the left mirror.