With the stress of the holidays barely in the rearview mirror, the hectic traffic they bring is still fresh in most of our minds. If you’ve ever gone through the nerve-racking experience of backing out in a busy parking lot during the Christmas shopping season, you know why a backup camera is handy.
Backup cameras are beginning to make appearances on many high-end and newer vehicles. However, if you’ve never used this sort of technology, you may wonder: What on earth is the point? Don’t cars have rearview and side mirrors for a reason? Moreover, you might fret that drivers will get so used to relying on their backup cameras that they forget to actually look around, or that they’ll become unable to drive without one.
If not knowing what is directly behind your vehicle is a point of frustration with you, then we recommend installing a backup camera on your car or truck’s rear. Installation is affordable, simple, and can be performed in no time at all. Read below to find out more about the features and benefits of backup cameras.
A back-up camera is a special type of video camera mounted at the rear of a car, truck or SUV and designed to aid in backing up safely. A blind spot exists directly behind most vehicles and cannot be seen by the operator using conventional automotive mirrors. This creates a danger zone, especially for small children and pets, and can also complicate backing up in congested parking lots or other tight spaces.
Once you have your car security with remote start and heated seats all dialed in, what else could there possible be left to make the time spent in your vehicle safer and more comfortable? Glad you asked – backup cameras, of course!
Backup cameras have exploded in popularity in the last 5 years. Backup cameras used to be reserved for the most expensive import cars. Technology has advanced enough to provide affordable options for all car drivers. Backup cameras are common in many new vehicles, especially SUV's that have poor viability and the ability to run over things.