Why are objects in the side-view mirror closer than they appear?

quot;Objects in mirror are closer than they appear." That little line appears so often and in so many contexts, it's almost lost all meaning -- but why is it there, and what does physics have to do with it?

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What mirror should we look at often while driving a car, left, right, or rear view? - Quora

Why are objects in the mirror closer than they appear? What causes

What Happened to My Side Mirror? : r/Volkswagen

Why is a car's right mirror different in terms of depth perception from the left mirror? - Quora

Which mirror should be used for parking a car, left or right one? - Quora

Which mirror is used to see backwards while driving? - Quora

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Why is a car's right mirror different in terms of depth perception from the left mirror? - Quora

Are objects in a mirror closer than they appear? - Quora

Closer Than They Appear

Objects In the Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear - Mortgage

Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. . .