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What does flipping that little plastic tab under your car's rearview mirror actually do to stop blinding headlights?

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What does flipping that little plastic tab under your car's rearview mirror actually do to stop blinding headlights?

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What does flipping that little plastic tab under your car's rearview mirror actually do to stop blinding headlights?
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