Whats with the cockpit mirror then?

Nathan Aljoe · Dec 11, 2008

Anyone notice that cars seem miles closer in the cockpit rear view mirror than they actually are (compared to looking back for example)?

It might just be me but i find it really off putting as i think someone is getting closer than i orginally thought and/or split times are indicating. This puts me under undue pressure and yup, i do something stupid and loose places.

Anyone else found this?

Andrew Evans · Dec 11, 2008

arf! this is some subtle thread about meatloaf, right?

Nathan Aljoe · Dec 11, 2008

Andrew Evans said:
arf! this is some subtle thread about meatloaf, right?

... eh?

Bevan Johnson · Dec 11, 2008

It was a rather clever funny...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Objects_in_the_Rear_View_Mirror_May_Appear_Closer_than_They_Are
:laugh2::laugh2:

Nathan Aljoe · Dec 11, 2008

Erm, not quite what i meant but consider it noted

Matt Crouch · Dec 11, 2008

yep

one of the main reasons I switched to virtual mirrors. Stops me from thinking the person behind is coming at me like a bat out of hell

Bevan Johnson · Dec 11, 2008

*groan* I see what you did there :highfive:

Nathan Aljoe · Dec 11, 2008

Matt Crouch said:
yep one of the main reasons I switched to virtual mirrors. Stops me from thinking the person behind is coming at me like a bat out of hell

<sigh>