Why does a driver prefer to use a convex mirror as a rear-view mirror in a vehicle?
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A driver prefers to use a convex mirror as a rear-view mirror because:
  1. A convex mirror always produces an erect image of the objects.
  2. A convex mirror has wider field of view.
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