passenger side mirror - objects may appear to be closer.....

[vinni30]

Just wondering if there is an alternative to that sh*** passenger side mirror. Half the times I can't remember if I have to remember that the objects are closer or further away. It's dangerous, they say mobile are distracting, but SO IS THIS!!!!!

Why was this implemented?

[PRH]

Imagine driving a vehicle with one of them stupid things on the drivers side as well !!!!!!!!!!! think the volkswagon at work has them on both sides,you have no idea where ya are.
Phillip

[03vyPplater]

the reason behind it i think is that its a convex mirror shape, so that it gives a greater field of view, but at the same time distorts it slightly so everything you see is always further away.

so its either you dont see much but its where the mirror makes it to be, or you can see the full lane beside you but its actually a bit closer.

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