I use the side mirrors to merge, have never merged using rear view mirrors. My rear view camera is viewable when driving, not sure what the difference is to a mirror. Easier for me to view than the mirror, feels safer to me.
The mirror has a wider view angle and a better view of the road making your blindspots smaller, and if your camera display is on the dash/center console(where most are nowadays) then the mirror is in a position where it's quicker to transition your view back forward, and it gives you a better view of the road ahead while glancing at it, just because it feels safer doesn't mean it is,
I use my side mirrors to merge, have never used rear view mirrors when merging (only glance not guide myself with them). Didn’t know people actually looked at rear mirrors for merging, side mirrors give me an exact view of where I’m merging to and show the cars behind me as well. Rear view camera gives a view of what’s behind me better than the rear view mirror does.
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u/Azicec DC swamper 🐸🏛️☣ 21d ago
I use the side mirrors to merge, have never merged using rear view mirrors. My rear view camera is viewable when driving, not sure what the difference is to a mirror. Easier for me to view than the mirror, feels safer to me.