2008 GMC Acadia: Sun visor & Vanity Mirror

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Q: What does a sun visor and vanity Mirror look like in a 2008 GMC Acadia as mentioned under features for this vehicle?
A: As shown in the video...
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Applications:
a) Sun visor - Block Sunlight
b) Vanity Mirror With Lights - Passengers & Hazards, Seat belt check
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Relevant Background: "A sun visor is a component of an automobile located on the interior just above the windshield (also known as the windscreen). They are designed with a hinged flap that is adjustable to help shade the eyes of drivers and passengers from the glare of sunlight.." ("Sunvisor", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_visor)
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Relevant Statistics on Accidents caused by sun glare: "Glare of the sun causes nearly 3,000 accidents a year... The glare of the setting sun during rush hour is to blame for 36 deaths a year, a report from the AA warns today." (« « « "The dazzling sunsets that kill 36 drivers in 12 months: Glare contributes to 3,000 accidents and is particularly dangerous at this time of year", Oct 16 2013, https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2461972/amp/Glare-sun-contributes-3-000-road-accidents-particularly-dangerous-time-year.html)
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Relevant statistics on seat belts for safety check using vanity Mirrors: "One of the safest choices drivers and passengers can make is to buckle up. Many Americans understand the lifesaving value of the seat belt – the national use rate was at 90.7% in 2019. Seat belt use in passenger vehicles saved an estimated 14,955 lives in 2017" ("Seat Belts", https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/seat-belts)
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Relevant Global statistics : " Every year, roughly 1.3 million people die in car accidents worldwide – an average of 3,287 deaths per day." ("Global Car Accident Statistics", https://safer-america.com/car-accident-statistics/#Global)

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Relevant Insurance Coverage:
a. Auto Insurance: Collision, Upset, Comprehensive - all perils, Uninsured Auto
b. Travel & Health
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Location: North America

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