Explore Premium Driveway Mirrors and Traffic Mirrors for Enhanced Safety

Shop for a driveway mirror to prevent dangerous accidents and select from our diverse selection of Made in the USA driveway mirrors & traffic mirrors.
Our models are handmade on order and are available between the minimum recommended size of 12″ in diameter to 48″ to provide the best visibility and most expansive viewing area. All offerings are specially engineered heavy-duty outdoor convex mirrors that last in even the most demanding weather conditions.

Driveway & Traffic Mirror Recommendations:

  • Round convex mirrors between 12” to 48” in diameter to ensure you have the best visibility of oncoming traffic.
  • Steel backing is the most durable material; ensure hardboard backing is treated to prevent moisture.
  • Strategically place the mirror no more than 10 feet from the driveway.
  • We feature the most common mirrors used for traffic & driveway blind spot applications. 
  • You can use any outdoor convex mirror, but we recommend these popular models below.

Choosing a Driveway Mirror Lens Type

The most popular driveway mirror lens type is an acrylic lens. Acrylic is 17 times stronger and more impact-resistant than glass, is lightweight, and offers a bright image. It is roughly 8% brighter than polycarbonate. It provides the most “bang for your buck.” The Polycarbonate Convex Mirror is an alternative. Often deemed “indestructible,” polycarbonate is 250 times more impact-resistant than glass and will not shatter. Polycarbonate is more expensive than acrylic and is recommended where vandalism may occur or in facilities where shattering cannot occur.

For more details on choosing the right lens type, please click Security & Safety Mirror Lens Types.

Choosing a Driveway Mirror Backing Type

We recommend heavy-duty plastic backing because a driveway safety mirror will be placed outdoors. For additional information on security mirror backing types, click here.

Recommended Driveway Mirror

DomeVex 180 degree view security mirror

Acrylic DomeVex Outdoor Convex Driveway Mirror with Super Tough HDPE Backing

The DomeVex offers the best of a convex security and safety mirror with the wider-angle view of a dome mirror. This is the premier outdoor driveway safety mirror with a 180-degree view, impact-resistant acrylic, and an indestructible HDPE heavy-duty plastic back.

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A Driveway Mirror Will Improve Your Reaction Time and Help You Avoid Costly Accidents

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One of the most common yet easily preventable types of road collisions is vehicle accidents at intersections such as driveways, crosswalks, entrances, exits, and other areas involving reduced or impaired visibility. All too often, their structures, hills, curves, landscaping, and other obstructions prevent clear visibility when pulling into oncoming traffic. Many times, these objects cannot be relocated or removed. They become a burden and a ticking time bomb whenever navigating dangerous intersections.

Head-on collisions and side impacts resulting from blind spots or reduced reaction times often cause severe injury or death. A driveway mirror costs much less than your yearly vehicle maintenance expenses. They are a highly effective yet inexpensive way to implement an accident prevention program to protect you and your family from accidents. They are overlooked or not even considered when trying to develop an effective safety program to combat this dangerous issue.

Check your local township, county, or state department of transportation or safety office. Some have traffic engineers or safety engineers to assist you in accident prevention. You may even qualify for a grant or financial assistance. See the reference below for the most important considerations and factors when shopping for a driveway & traffic mirror. 

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  • A driveway mirror is commonly placed at driveway exits on the opposite side of the road no more than 20′ away from the driver for the most effective blind spot coverage. They are typically mounted to posts, walls, trees, or telephone poles. If you do not have a mounting surface readily available, shop for a 4X4 post in a home center or hardware store. They are one of the most common and easiest means to mount the mirror. Be sure to dig a hole a most minor 2 to 3 feet into the ground to secure the post best.
  • To calculate the correct diameter for a convex traffic mirror based on the mounting location to where you will be looking into the mirror, use the rule of 1.5″ of mirror diameter for every foot you are from the mirror. Suppose there is not an exact size available after your calculation rounds up. For example, if the mounting location of the mirror is 22 feet from where you will be on the sidewalk looking directly at the mirror to view oncoming traffic, multiply that figure (22) by 1.5. The calculation is 33. Since a 33″ mirror does not exist, you would select a mirror the next size up, a 36″ diameter mirror.  
  • For driveway mirrors, the calculation is the same. Measure the distance from the driver’s seat to where the mirror will be mounted. Use that measurement and multiply it by 1.5. If the calculation is less than 26 feet, we recommend shopping for a mirror no less than 26 inches in diameter.
  • Remember that most two-lane roads and highways are just over 20′ across, so a 26″ mirror is the smallest recommended diameter convex mirror for driveways. This will provide the most straightforward and comprehensive viewing area to safely pull onto roadways with fast-approaching traffic.
  • Shop our round convex mirror models in acrylic or unbreakable polycarbonate, weather-resistant treated hardboard, weatherproof ABS plastic, or heavy-duty galvanized backing. The weather-resistant backing is the most economical choice and has a poly coating to protect the mirror from the elements. The ABS plastic backing offers a shatterproof, completely weatherproof surface that is lightweight yet extremely durable. It is preferred in coastal areas where the saltwater environment is highly corrosive. The galvanized steel backing models are ideal for heavy industrial and all weather conditions. Steel backing is also the best choice for high wind applications as they are more sturdy than other models and provides better wind resistance.
  • Rectangular convex mirror models have an acrylic convex lens in either a weather-resistant hardboard or heavy-duty galvanized steel backing (depending on brand and model). They are great for low-clearance areas. It is often utilized where a low-profile mirror is desired to reduce the possibility of further blocking your view.

If it makes no difference if you are shopping for a traffic mirror or need advice on choosing the right mirror to fit your application, you can count on National Safety Mirror to offer assistance and the best pricing available. We have a full staff to offer expert advice and buying options. The phone calls and friendly advice are always on us.