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Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirrors

Why should you consider an auto-dimming mirror?  Because rear view mirror glare causes accidents.  It's that simple.  
 
Research shows that during nighttime driving, headlight glare from vehicles traveling behind you can be blinding. Even once the source of the glare is  removed, an after-image remains on the eye's retina that creates a blind spot you may not even know exists. Known as the Troxler Effect, this  phenomenon increases driver reaction time by up to 1.4 seconds. At 60 mph, you'd drive over 123 feet before you even reacted to the danger in front of you.   

The Troxler Effect Study

The Troxler Effect study was conducted by Dr. Alan Lewis, 55, a veteran researcher and Dean of the Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan. He spent 20 years as professor of physiological optics at the State University of New York and is often called upon to conduct optical experiments for business and industry. His Troxler Effect research has been published by the Society of Automotive Engineers and has been cited by Optometric Management Magazine and other journals.
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Our Most Popular Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirrors

 

Gentex GENK20A
$279.00 Installed

Eliminate dangerous glare from the vehicles traveling behind you with an Automatic dimming rear view mirror.  It detects glare and automatically dims to preserve driver vision and make nighttime driving safer.  The brighter the glare, the darker the mirror becomes.Gentex Corporation is the world's leading manufacturer of automatic-dimming rear view mirrors.  Gentex Automatic dimming mirrors are based on the science of electrochromics, which is the process of reversibly darkening materials by applying electricity.  During nighttime driving, the mirrors use a combination of sophisticated sensors and electronic circuitry to detect glare from rearward approaching vehicles and darken accordingly to eliminate the glare and preserve driver vision.  See what a difference the Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror can make.  The GENK20A Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror comes with a self-calibrating digital display compass which displays eight directional readouts (N, NW, W SW, S, SE, E and NE), and an exterior thermometer that displays temps and ice warnings.


    * Features:The GENK20A Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror reduces eyestrain and driver fatigue
    * High-tech sensors and advanced circuitry recognizes and eliminates dangerous rear-approaching light
    * The GENK20A Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror is equipped with a self-calibrating digital compass
    * Integrated remote exterior thermometer digitally reports outside temps and ice warnings


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Gentex GENK50A
$429.00 Installed

The GENK50A comes with the HomeLink® Wireless Control System that learns the codes for up to three remote control devices.  No more fumbling to find the remote control.  No more crowded visors with multiple remotes for garage door openers, security lights and entry gates.  Now all these devices can be operated with dedicated buttons integrated into a auto-dimming rear view mirror equipped with HomeLink®.   The GENK50A also comes with a self-calibrating digital display compass and an exterior thermometer that displays temps and ice warnings.

 

    * Features:The GENK50A Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror reduces eyestrain and driver fatigue
    * High-tech sensors and advanced circuitry recognizes and eliminates dangerous rear-approaching light
    * HomeLink® Wireless Control System that learns the codes for up to three remote control devices
    * The GENK50A Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror is equipped with a self-calibrating digital compass
    * Integrated remote exterior thermometer digitally reports outside temps and ice warnings