Why Is This Strange Tower Standing Beside a Rural Driveway?

But mirrors mounted across the road aren’t always practical. They require permission from neighbors or local authorities, and sometimes there’s simply nowhere suitable to mount one.

That’s where the driveway periscope comes in.

How the Driveway Periscope Works

The concept is surprisingly simple.

Inside the wooden tower are two angled mirrors, positioned in a way that mimics the design of a traditional submarine periscope.