Safety can be increased with a properly placed mirror. In a vehicle or a business, the convex mirror offers added safety options by increasing the space visible to the eye. The convex mirror offers a rounded shape that expands the range of vision dramatically over a traditional flat mirror. As an inexpensive addition to your vehicle or business, convex mirrors are a solution everyone can afford.

The Convex Traffic Mirror

Between the side mirrors in a car and the rear view mirror there is a very real place where cars, people and animals can hide called the blind spot. The blind spot is responsible for automobile accidents and deaths every year. A convex traffic mirror can eliminate the blind spot quickly and effectively giving the driver back full vision when seated in the driver's seat of the car.

The convex mirror is not limited, however to use in the vehicle. The mirrors are perfect for adding safety and security to a retail store when placed in any location that requires monitoring without movement from a given spot. Taking the cashier of a local shop into consideration, when planted at the register, the cashier may not be able to see the backs of the merchandise aisles. This is the perfect location for thieves to fill their pockets and steal the business blind. A convex mirror placed on the highest part of the wall at the end of the aisle gives the cashier a fantastic view of two aisles or more, which can help deter plenty of thieves.

The Types of Convex Mirror

There are four general types of convex mirror - rectangular, round, steel and economy. The rectangular convex safety mirrors can be used on vehicles, farm equipment, warehouse equipment and in businesses for added safety and security. The rectangular shape increases the range of sight the mirror will reflect. With a minimum 160 degree viewing range, the rectangular convex mirror is rounded for optimal viewing. The round convex mirrors offer the same 160 degree viewing range.

The round convex security mirrors are available in both steel and economy. The steel construction is perfect for long term use and outdoor use. The reflecting mirror can be created from acrylic or glass depending on the needs of the business. The economy round convex safety mirrors are reserved for indoor use only and the price often reflects the difference. Economy round convex mirrors are often only available in acrylic as this material is the least expensive which means a lower price for the consumer.