Mirrors: Not Just for Reflection Anymore

Transport Topics | May 21, 2007| | Copyright

Today's exterior truck mirrors are stylish, technically advanced and, in some opinions, too expensive. As with other big rig components, while the basics remain the same, the design and technology of side mirrors have changed significantly.

Some new mirrors have turn-signal lights embedded in them. Fleets may opt for retractable mirrors, fender-mounted mirrors, heated front-free mirrors, split-focus mirrors or remote-control mirrors. One model even has a sensor and displays temperature readings with a light-emitting diode in the glass, intended to help the driver spot potential road-freezing ...

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