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 ...

So, if you lean forward in your seat, the side mirrors show you a different view of what’s on either side of your car. More crucially, if you adjust your seat forward or back but forget to re ...

The answer lies in how a car’s side-view mirrors are designed. They are convex, meaning they are curved or rounded outward.