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Is the driver side of car a convex mirror?

The driver's side mirror on a car is not a convex mirror. It's actually a concave mirror, also known as a wide-angle mirror.

Here's why:

* Convex mirrors bulge outwards. They create a smaller, wider image, making objects appear farther away than they actually are. This is great for providing a wide view of the area behind the car, but it can distort the size and distance of objects.

* Concave mirrors curve inwards. They magnify objects, making them appear larger and closer. This is helpful for seeing objects in the driver's blind spot more clearly.

While most cars have a convex mirror on the passenger side to provide a wider view, the driver's side mirror is concave to provide a clearer view of the blind spot.