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What effect can wet weather have on a vehicle’s exterior mirrors?

  1. Correct answerWater droplets can obscure the reflected image.
  2. Water droplets help to keep them clean.
  3. Water can cause a short-circuit in the electrically heated mirrors.
  4. Water droplets can make the reflected object appear closer than it really is.

Explanation

When driving in wet weather conditions, small water droplets can form on the glass of the exterior mirrors. This could make it more difficult to see the road behind and to the sides. Switch on the mirror demisters, if they are fitted. If necessary, stop and clear them.

Read in Chinese

潮湿天气会对车辆的外后视镜产生什么影响?

  1. 水滴可能会遮挡反射图像。
  2. 水滴有助于保持其清洁。
  3. 水可能导致电加热镜短路。
  4. 水滴可以使反射的物体看起来比实际更近。

在潮湿天气条件下驾驶时,外后视镜的玻璃上可能会形成小水滴。这可能会使观察后方和侧面道路更加困难。如果配备了后视镜除雾器,请将其打开。如有必要,请停车清除水滴。

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