Side View Mirror

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A wing mirror (also fender mirror, door mirror, or side mirror) is a mirror found on the exterior of motor vehicles for the purposes of helping the driver see areas behind and to the sides of the vehicle, outside of the driver's peripheral vision (in the 'blind spot').

For mirrors on bicycles and motorcycles see "Rear-view mirror".

Although almost all modern cars mount their side mirrors on the doors, normally at the "A" pillar, rather than the wings (fenders – portion of body above the wheel well), the "wing mirror" term is still frequently used. However, wing mirrors continue to be relatively common in the Japanese domestic market.[citation needed]

The side mirror is equipped for manual or remote vertical and horizontal adjustment so as to provide adequate coverage to drivers of differing height and seated position. Remote adjustment may be mechanical by means of bowden cables, or may be electric by means of geared motors. The mirror glass may also be electrically heated and may include electrochromic dimming to reduce glare to the driver from the headlamps of following vehicles. Increasingly, the side ...
... mirror incorporates the vehicle's turn signal repeaters. There is evidence to suggest mirror-mounted repeaters may be more effective than repeaters mounted in the previously predominant fender side location.

Your vehicle's side view mirror plays a major role in the appearance and safety of your car or truck. Side mirrors give you the ability to look and see what is behind and to the sides of the vehicle, allowing you to be aware of what is going on around you while you are driving, including the actions of other drivers. Properly functioning side view mirrors allow you to see in those “blind spot” areas so that you are able to make turns, see if someone is trying to pass you, check if someone is in the lane next to you so that you can safely pass, to drive in reverse, and more. Side view mirrors are located on the exterior of a vehicle. With most vehicles today, they are commonly mounted on the driver and passenger side doors but in some applications, they are mounted on the fenders.