Automatic folding mirrors on luxury cars encourage dooring

I've had a couple of near doorings involving luxury cars (both Mercedes) that had side mirrors that automatically fold in. I can't help but think those folded mirrors discourage motorists from making sure it's safe to open the door, and I think that feature was designed to protect the luxury car owner, but without any thought to the safety of the driver or passengers, or others who might be traveling near the car. Thoughts?

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Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) on November 7, 2012 at 10:52am

Agreed, there are assholes everywhere. I just seem to notice that a disproportionate amount of the assholes drive luxury cars.

Will V. said:

I drive what many would consider a luxury car. Actually my wife drives it, I just pay for it, while I ride my bike. You can find assholes driving any brand of car, if you ride long enough.