Rearview Mirror

When driving, it is incredibly important to be aware of what is going on around oneself.  Because it is mostly important to keep one's eyes on the road ahead, mirrors are used to maintain this awareness.  A glance behind every now and then is incredibly important in order to stay safe on the road.

Life, in my opinion, would be much simpler (and safer) if it came with a rearview mirror.  Many times, I feel as though I am self-aware and focused on the road ahead, but am unable to really know what is going on with those around me.  Without the subtlety of a rearview mirror, it is blatantly obvious when I look around to see what is going on.  This also takes my eyes off the road, and knowing my driving skills, we wouldn't want that.  In my day-to-day life, a rearview mirror would be perfect in order to see those things happening around me that I'd never notice, or for those moments when you realize something is going on behind you but you don't want to turn around and draw attention to yourself.  It would also be useful in making decisions in life, whether they be serious decisions, like which exit to get off at, or a less life-altering decision, like a lane change.