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To: woodbutcher1963

Rearview mirror used to have a lever at the bottom to dim bright lights behind you. They have disappeared...............


4 posted on 01/07/2026 11:55:07 AM PST by Red Badger (Iryna Zarutska, May 22, 2002 Kyiv, Ukraine – August 22, 2025 Charlotte, North Carolina Say her name)
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To: Red Badger

Many of them are in dim mode, to which they which they will show you if you signal them, that’s the problem.

One thing that would help is if they laid down highly reflective pavement markings that don’t so easily where away through environmental or physical wear.

I was also thinking that on the very left and right of your windshield, if a heat signature could be shown when wildlife appears on the side of the road would be helpful.


9 posted on 01/07/2026 12:01:29 PM PST by Jonty30 (Escasooners are faster than escalators,)
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To: Red Badger

My rear view mirror still has the dimmer switch and thank god it does. These lights are a true safety hazard.


26 posted on 01/07/2026 12:25:40 PM PST by hinckley buzzard ( Resist the narrative. )
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To: Red Badger

Most high-line autos today are equipped with “auto-dimming rear view mirrors. They auto sense when the guy behind you is using their high beams, and they auto dim. There is no longer any need to flip the dimmer switch. A very handy little convenience.


31 posted on 01/07/2026 12:46:39 PM PST by HandyDandy (“Borders, language and culture.” Michael Savage)
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To: Red Badger
My 2014 Sorento had that auto-dimmer rearview mirror. Hated it. Didn't seem to work well..

My 2023 Santa Fe has the old flip-style rearview mirror. Love it. But I don't like driving at night, so I rarely do. Getting old sucks...

32 posted on 01/07/2026 12:48:16 PM PST by jeffc (Resident of the free State of Florida)
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To: Red Badger
Rearview mirror used to have a lever at the bottom to dim bright lights behind you. They have disappeared...............

Because of auto-dimming rear view mirrors. Both my truck and my CUV have auto-dimming mirrors, inside and out. Both also have LED headlights, which I love.

63 posted on 01/07/2026 6:31:07 PM PST by AlaskaErik (There are three kinds of rats: Rats, Damned Rats, and DemocRats.)
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