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Question 7604

What is the purpose of rearview mirrors?

  1. To provide clear visibility only behind the vehicle.
  2. To provide clear visibility only to the sides of the vehicle.
  3. To provide clear visibility behind and to the sides of the vehicle.
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Correct answer: To provide clear visibility behind and to the sides of the vehicle.

Rearview mirrors give you a clear view of what is happening behind the vehicle and to its sides. The interior mirror mainly shows the road behind, while the exterior mirrors show the sides and what is approaching from behind. In the image, the left mirror shows a cyclist and the interior mirror shows a car approaching from behind.

Real Decreto 2822/1998, de 23 de diciembre, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento General de Vehículos