QUESTION: Why does a car's passenger-side mirror show objects to be farther away than they are, while the driver's side has a "regular" mirror? ANSWER: Good question, Margaret. Your passenger-side ...

The disclaimer “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear” is featured on passenger-side mirrors of vehicles manufactured in the United States, Canada, India, Korea, and Australia. These mirrors ...

The passenger-side mirror of every modern car in America bears the same warning: “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.” Ever wondered why? It’s no design fault; it’s actually a safety ...

Dear S.A.: The history of this mirror — or “looking glass” as it would have been called when it was first introduced — starts in the very, very late 18th century or early 19th century. Most references ...