Convex mirrors on a school bus are special mirrors designed to provide a wide-angle view of the areas around the bus, particularly the sides.
Purpose and Location
These mirrors play a critical role in enhancing the safety of school buses. According to the provided reference, the convex mirrors are strategically located below the outside flat mirrors.
Their primary purpose is to:
- Monitor the left and right sides at a wide angle. This is crucial for the driver to see a larger area than a flat mirror allows.
- Provide a view of:
- Traffic approaching or alongside the bus.
- Clearances when maneuvering the bus.
- Students who may be at the side of the bus, especially in the "danger zone" or "blind spot" area close to the vehicle.
By offering a distorted, smaller image of a wider area, convex mirrors help drivers spot potential hazards, ensuring safe operation and student boarding/alighting procedures.
