Why it is written on rearview mirrors that "Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear".
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The image formed by a convex mirror is always erect and diminished. Hence the driver who sees the image of vehicles on the mirror develops a feeling that the vehicles coming from behind are at a greater distance. This may turn out to be dangerous.
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