Why is the right rearview mirror lower than the left?
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The reason why the right rearview mirror is lower than the left rearview mirror: Since the driver sits on the left side of the car, the view from the driver's perspective of the left and right rearview mirrors will differ. To restore the actual scene as much as possible and ensure that the driver sees consistent images in both rearview mirrors, the right rearview mirror is set lower than the left. Methods for properly adjusting the rearview mirror angles: 1. Left rearview mirror: The left side has better visibility, with a smaller blind spot and a larger observable range. Position the horizon in the middle of the mirror. Ideally, the view should cover the rear of the car, making driving and reversing more convenient. Adjust the distant horizon reflection to the center of the mirror and the reflection of the left side of the car to occupy the right 1/4 area of the mirror. 2. Right rearview mirror: The right side of the car has a larger blind spot, and the rearview mirror is farther away with a smaller observable range. It can be adjusted slightly lower than the left side, with the horizon positioned above the middle of the mirror. The ground observation range should occupy about 2/3 of the mirror, while the reflection of the right side of the car should occupy the left 1/4 area of the mirror. 3. Central rearview mirror: From the driver's seat, the entire rear window should be centered in the mirror, with the distant horizon aligned exactly with the middle line of the mirror.