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Perhaps, many drivers have noticed, while others will discover that in some European cars are mirrors of different sizes. And the answer to the natural question, why it was made, is far from obvious.
Detail considering Mercedes-Benz 1990 cars, you may notice that some models are mirrors of different sizes, with the right, passenger side, always less. The Audi A6 and Volkswagen Passat done the same. What is the reason for this decision, and what benefits from it?
"Abbreviated" right mirror appeared on German business-class vehicles at the time (1980s - 1990s), when the cars quickly "grow" in size. Comparing replace each successive generation of German car, it is easy to note that the trends of those years were much longer and, more importantly, wider.
It increased the size of prestigious cars has led to the fact that the drivers behind the wheel of such models become harder to move through the narrow European streets. In the event of a collision with the obstacle first suffered mirrors, especially the right. Left mirror driver could himself be folded manually to see the obstacle and then return to the starting position.
In addition, it is worth remembering that in the 1970s, the mirror on the passenger side was an option. In those years, in most countries, overtaking on the right was denied, and it was simply not necessary.
Thus, it becomes obvious that different sized mirrors - is a necessary measure of caring for drivers, from which the automakers eventually abandoned. First mirror began to do on flexible joints, and eventually drivers are just used to increase the size of their cars. In addition, it is clear, it appears that in the short right mirror is difficult to see the road behind.
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