Question

What type of mirror is used as a side-view mirror in a car?

Answer 1

Convex mirrors are often used as,

1. Rear-view mirrors or side-mirror (also called driver's mirrors) in automobiles such as cars, trucks, and buses to see the traffic coming from behind.
2. Staircase mirrors on the double-decker buses.
3. Vigilance mirrors in big shops and stores.

Hence, convex mirror is used as a side-view mirror in a car.