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How will a convex mirror affect the appearance of following vehicles?

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They'll seem to be nearer

They'll seem to be clearer

They'll seem to be further away

They'll seem to be driving faster

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They'll seem to be further awayThis was the right answer

Exterior mirrors are designed to be convex. This gives a wide angle of view and helps to reduce blind areas. However, a vehicle behind will appear smaller and further away in a convex mirror, so it could be closer than you think.

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Rule 161Highway Code rule · A convex mirror widens the view but makes following traffic look smaller and farther away; it does not remove blind areas.

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