For safe driving it is necessary that you clearly see what is happening on the road. When you can properly see what is happening you can take whatever action is required to drive safely. There are several devices that help you in seeing in front of you, even when it is not sunny and bright. There are windscreen wipers, headlights, and fog lights etc. for this purpose. It is equally important to see what is going on behind your vehicle. Car mirrors i.e. rear-view mirrors and side mirrors help you in doing so. They inform you of the traffic that follows your vehicle. It prepares you to take whatever action may be required under those conditions.
There are rear-view mirrors, side mirrors, wide angle mirrors which show traffic behind you from different angles and covering different areas. However, a car mirror is no longer a simple device that merely shows you the road and traffic behind your vehicle. These have undergone number innovations and other features have been added. Their utility is further enhanced and field of their operation is enlarged. All such innovations add to other safety measures already included in your car.
There are automatic dimming mirrors. If a car that follows you has bright headlights which send a beam of light that prevents you from seeing clearly, these mirrors dim the reflected light. You have a clear vision of the traffic that follows you.
There are side-mirrors which also function as signal lights. They indicate to the driver following your car whether you will be turning left or right.
Large vehicles have their special problems. When a truck or a big SUV is being driven in reverse there is a danger that it may hit something. There are special wide angle mirrors that help you in avoiding such a mishap.
Special mirrors have been designed for towing. These provide visibility over a larger area.
Car mirrors are marketed in a number of designs and colors. If you are buying a car body kit as well then you can choose a car mirror that matches the style and color of the car body kit.
