Can anyone explain the reason for the passenger mirror above window?

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  1. TruckRunner

    TruckRunner Heavy Load Member

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    I still haven't figured out any benefit for that mirror unless you are driving on the edge of a cliff located to the right. Though you guys may mention something I haven't thought of that will make me keep it.
     
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  3. Cam Roberts

    Cam Roberts Road Train Member

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    It’s for cars in your blind spot. Or perhaps any obstacle you are close to when backing. If you don’t use it then get rid of it
     
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  4. Chinatown

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    It's probably to see the blind spot beside the fuel tank.
     
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  5. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    That's a curb spot mirror. It is supposed to show anything Between you and the curb.
     
  6. Ffx95

    Ffx95 Road Train Member

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    I just assumed it was to make sure no idiot is between the fuel tank and door when you’re about to move the truck.
     
  7. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    I prefer a hood mirror to see objects right next to the tractor on either side, but some don't have hood mirrors and/or prefer the above-door convex mirror to serve this purpose
     
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  8. BUMBACLADWAR

    BUMBACLADWAR Road Train Member

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    Yes,low slung cars hard to see in blind area or backing around posts dumpsters etc.
     
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  9. TruckRunner

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    You can see the car in blind spot on the fender and bottom mirrors
     
  10. TruckRunner

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    It just points straight down all I see is the downward angle of my passenger door.
     
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  11. TruckRunner

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    dude! Why dont they make those anymore that was my favorite mirror!
     
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