Mirrors on Highways - Inside and Outside: What should they show?

Mirrors on Highways - Inside and Outside: What should they show?

• A. Inside rear view mirror shows the view through your rear window; outside rear view mirrors show a little of your vehicle and the area behind you.
• B. Inside rear view mirror shows the side view; outside mirrors show the front view.
• C. Inside mirror is optional; outside mirrors are required only for trucks.
• D. Inside mirror shows your vehicle's blind spots; outside mirrors show only the sides of your vehicle.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is how each mirror serves a different purpose to give you a fuller view of what’s around you. The inside rear-view mirror looks directly back through the rear window, so you can monitor traffic behind your vehicle. The outside rear-view mirrors provide a wider view of the lanes to the sides and behind you, and you’ll often see a small portion of your own vehicle in those mirrors to help gauge position. This combination reduces blind spots and makes lane changes and merging safer on highways. The other options mix up what each mirror shows, or imply mirrors aren’t required or only show certain views, which isn’t accurate.

The main idea is how each mirror serves a different purpose to give you a fuller view of what’s around you. The inside rear-view mirror looks directly back through the rear window, so you can monitor traffic behind your vehicle. The outside rear-view mirrors provide a wider view of the lanes to the sides and behind you, and you’ll often see a small portion of your own vehicle in those mirrors to help gauge position. This combination reduces blind spots and makes lane changes and merging safer on highways. The other options mix up what each mirror shows, or imply mirrors aren’t required or only show certain views, which isn’t accurate.