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Old 09-24-2016, 12:14 AM   #2 (permalink)
MobilOne
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It is unfortunate that the person(s) at the "gov" called the outside mirror a "rear view mirror". Autos already have a "rear view mirror." It is at the top center on the inside of the windshield. And if the outside mirror is set up to see what is behind the auto, then it is redundant and of no value. The left outside mirror is a SIDE VIEW MIRROR. And if aimed properly will display what is behind you in the driver's side blind spot. It is used to see what is to the side and not quite behind the car. Calling it a rear view mirror tends to get it aimed to see what is behind the car, a task already being done. Calling it a side view mirror might just get it aimed so that it prevents a collision.
That's my rant for tonight.
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