I can take in the scene in front of me with my parafoveal and peripheral vision while looking at the mirror with my foveal vision. It doesn't work the other way

I can take in the scene in front of me with my parafoveal and peripheral vision while looking at the mirror with my foveal vision. It doesn't work the other way around, as anyone who has ever driven would know. That's like asking why I can't read a book while gazing ahead as I'm walking, since I can easily do the reverse (walk while gazing down at a book). Seems like you're just here to stir things up, so I'll leave you alone with your thoughts!