What do you call the "optical illusion" (?) of viewing a different speed on the speedo from the passengers side than the drivers view?

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Honest John

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MadMike

perspective. its because the needle sits about 5mm clear of the dial. when you move, the needle appears to move too.

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peterpam

Paralax

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Quirkie

Parallax - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallax

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