Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

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 ...

Q: Why do cars have a standard mirror on the driver’s side and a fun-house type mirror that makes everything smaller on the passenger side? I mean, they have to remind you that objects you see are ...

Question: When was the right side mirror first used, and why was the warning changed to “objects in mirror may be closer than they appear”? Which leads to another question: Why do they say “may” when ...

Labels on side-view mirrors warning drivers that objects are closer than they appear may soon disappear thanks to a new optical prescription for them, according to a new study. The prescription draws ...

I have always loved that short saying on the passenger-side mirror of most vehicles: “Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear.” It is meant as a warning and to get our attention. We have so ...

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 ...

It’s a warning you see in basically every car: “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear.” But why can’t passenger-side mirrors display objects accurately? Well, it’s actually a careful design ...