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What is the mirror in my car called?

For some reason, I’m drawing a blank on what the mirror inside my car is called. What is the mirror in the front inside of my car named?

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Talullah Blanco · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The mirror on the inside of your car is called the rearview mirror The rearview mirror is designed to allow drivers to see through the vehicle’s rear window. This mirror is an important component of
defensive driving
.
Before backup cameras were installed into vehicles, drivers could only use the rearview mirror to see objects behind them. Rearview mirrors allow you to safely back up your vehicle and can prevent
fender benders
.
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