WHY YOU NEED TO REPLACE A BROKEN SIDE MIRROR IMMEDIATELY You can drive safely due to the driver’s side and passenger’s side mirrors. On each side, you can see what vehicles are close to you. You should usually check the side mirror before turning left. If one of the mirrors breaks, you need to get it fixed immediately since it is a crucial safety device. When you think of the more visible parts of the car, such as the gas pedal, engines, and steering wheel, it is easy to recall how commonly we use the side mirror.