objects are closer than they appear
2006-12-17 15:03:43 · 5 answers · asked by gerald m 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Because most drivers are switched into their false-sense-of-security mode, immediately they sit behind the wheel.
Designers/manufacturers realised they sell cars to lazy halfwits, who can't be bothered to look into their blindspot before manoeuvering, so made the mirror convex to cover more area in a bid to cut down the death toll.
2006-12-17 23:25:22 · answer #1 · answered by b-b-b-brengun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure that the term "false reflection" is accurate. It's more of a distorted reflection. The reason for this is the mirror is slightly curved, to give the driver more perspective on the right hand side of their car. The blind spot on that side of the car is bigger than the one on the left side. Whenever you are changing lanes, it is a good idea to look over your shoulder quickly to make sure there are no vehicles in the way.
2006-12-17 16:27:31 · answer #2 · answered by Walker Boh 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The mirror is slightly curved, giving it a wider field of view, but makes things seem closer than they are.
2006-12-18 02:08:37 · answer #3 · answered by strech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gives you a larger feild of veiw and help eleminate blind spots.
2006-12-17 15:19:32 · answer #4 · answered by prd2boft 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT'S LIKE THE VEHICLES THAT MAKE A 'BEEP' SOUND WHEN YOUR BACKING UP AND ARE GETTING TOO CLOSE TO SOMETHING IT'S FOR SAFETY!!
2006-12-17 18:01:23 · answer #5 · answered by HADITDUN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋