COMPARISON OF THE DEPTH OF PERCEPTION WITH THE STANDARD CONVEX MIRROR AND M-C TECHNOLOGY
The only way the eye can judge the position of vehicles and objects in proximity that are being projected in a spot mirror is by the perception of size and relativity that the image produces and transmits to the eye. In the following pictures we illustrate the difference between standard convex mirror technology and the M-C spot mirror technology visually. When looking at the pictures below please remember that the adjacent truck is parked exactly even with the back of the trailer on
the subject truck.
The PROBLEM illustrates a common mirror configuration of a standard west coast (flat glass mirror) and an 8 inch convex mirror as a supplemental mirror. The picture is taken from the driver’s seat. Note the size of the objects in the spot mirror, especially the size projection of the truck parked to the rear of the subject truck.
The SOLUTION is fixed using the M-C 750 in the area where the 8 inch convex mirror is attached. Note now how the relative size has increased so that a driver receives an image that better illustrates the exact location of the adjacent truck.
It should also be noted that when looking at the pictures it becomes evident that the driver has to work harder to find the images in the convex mirror and then is required to do a series of mental calculations to try and assess its location relative to the drivers vehicle. We believe this creates a tension factor on the part of driver and this tension contributes to the fatigue factor of the driver when driving long distances.
