side-view mirror

Flank reflection panel

A side-view mirror is one of the mirrors mounted on the exterior of a vehicle, allowing the driver to see traffic approaching from behind and to the side.

Most vehicles have two—one on each front door.

Also called a side mirror or wing mirror (British): Check your side-view mirror before changing lanes.

Related

highway driving · light refraction · rearview

Opposites
mirror position/viewing angle

side-view mirrorrearview mirror

Reflector showing trailing vehicles

backup camera · rear-view mirror · blind spot monitor · dash cam

Family

side, view, mirror, sides, sided, siding, sidelong, sideways, sidewise

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G