Why does a driver prefer to use a convex mirror as a back-view mirror in a vehicle?

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Solution

The driver prefers to use a convex mirror as a back-view mirror in a vehicle because
convex mirrors give erect images.
convex mirrors provide a wide field of view so that the traffic behind the vehicle can be seen properly.

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