Why does is the "Ojects are closrer than they appear" only on the right mirror of a car?
Seriously, why?
2007-04-18 18:07:37 · 4 answers · asked by Checkers- the -Wolf 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
It's a (stupid) safety law in the US and canada. Yes, convex mirrors on the RT side.
Convex/Convex in japan. Aspheric/Aspheric in europe. there are some variants where there's a convex/aspheric combo. However, current US law stipulates a flat/convex system for US vehicles.
2007-04-24 11:34:56 · answer #1 · answered by gnsnfnrs1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That mirror on all cars is a wide angle mirror which makes things look smaller to gives you a wider field of view.
2007-04-19 01:15:18 · answer #2 · answered by Alanrt1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is etched into all convex mirrors. Flat mirrors do not require the notice. (FYI: There are a number of vehicles that have convex mirrors on both sides.)
2007-04-19 04:23:08 · answer #3 · answered by ericscribener 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Interesting question! And fun to read the answers. My gut reaction was it's a simple "right-hand" bias. Most people are right handed. Now, I don't think that's the answer. It's just the conclusion I jumped to instinctively. It will be fun to read the answers from others.
2007-04-26 16:19:10 · answer #4 · answered by margot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋