Here, we’ll examine the science behind why sideview mirrors are less than reliable when it comes to distance and how drivers ...

Q: Why does a car’s side mirror, (on the passenger’s side of the car) show the cars coming up behind, as being closer that it looks, while on the driver’s side, it is a ‘regular’ mirror? Margaret ...

If you've ever driven a car or closely observed someone else driving, you know how important the side mirrors are. They give the driver a clear view of what's behind on either side, which helps in ...

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 ...

Earlier today, we got a simple but interesting question emailed to us from a guy named Rich: "Anyone ever notice that on the new Jeep Cherokees, the reflection that you see on the back panel is upside ...

The U.S. currently requires that rearview mirrors installed as original equipment in the center and driver-side positions be flat. There has recently been interest in ...

Funhouse mirrors help us learn about light and reflection. Mirrors are used for more than checking your face in the morning. Scientists have lots of uses for mirrors. Find out more about the different ...