door mirror

Wing-mounted glass

A door mirror is a mirror mounted on the exterior of a vehicle's door, allowing the driver to see traffic behind and beside them.

Also called a side mirror or wing mirror.

Most vehicles have one on each front door: Check your door mirror before changing lanes.

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glass · wing · blind spot · blind spot check · adjust · vehicle · car · vanity · visor · compact · flip · glance · checking · reversing · driving · folding · quick glance · chrome

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mirror location/type in vehicles

door mirrorrearview mirror

Reflector showing trailing vehicles

rear-view mirror · vanity mirror

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door, mirror, doors, doored, doorway, doorways, doorman, doormen, doorstep

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G