4 ways reversing cameras make parking at home easier
Reversing cameras are CCTV cameras installed at the rear of a vehicle. They act as a third eye, so you can see behind you when you reverse the vehicle. Greater visibility makes reversing a lot safer for obvious reasons. With a reversing camera installed, you don’t have a blind spot and you needn’t crick your neck trying to see where you’re going.
Reversing or rear-view cameras come as standard on many new cars. They can also be retrofitted if you purchase one from a leading car communications specialist (such as us!). A reversing camera is very handy when you are in a busy car park, but it can also make reversing at home much easier. Here are just four reasons why!
1. Prevents accidents with children and pets
While many accidents happen out in high-high-speed environments like motorways, a surprising amount occur at low speeds in residential driveways. Children playing games have been known to run out suddenly towards cars, chasing balls or toys. Those on bikes are another particular hazard for drivers to be aware of.
Pets are similarly vulnerable to reversing accidents. Drivers can’t always see a small animal when it’s standing behind the vehicle, and if the pet is a bit deaf or senile, it might not move out of the way in time. Use a reversing camera to reverse out of your driveway or down a cul-de-sac without incident.
2. Makes parking easier in narrow parking places
Parking in a narrow bay is difficult enough, but when you are trying to squeeze a large vehicle between two concrete pillars, it’s virtually impossible to do safely. A reversing camera protects your vehicle from collision damage and stops you from hitting any vehicles in adjacent parking bays. This is especially useful if you live in an apartment complex with limited parking.
3. Helps to deal with someone else’s bad parking
Not everyone is good at parking. Some people have an annoying tendency to abandon their vehicle all over the place with no thought to anyone else. It doesn’t matter if they have their own driveway, but if you share a communal car park with a bad parker, it’s not much fun if you are forced to park next to them.
A reversing camera will make life easier if you have an allocated parking space next to someone who can’t park to save their life.
4. Helps you reverse out into a busy road safely
Reversing out of a driveway on to a busy road is infamously difficult, especially during rush hour. And for those who live on main roads, doing this at least twice every day can be incredibly time-consuming, often frustrating and sometimes even dangerous. Impatient pedestrians are sometimes prone to step out in front of vehicles they judge to be moving too slowly, and impatient drivers can be even more of a hazard.
A reversing camera might just save you from a dangerous collision with an oncoming vehicle or pedestrian. And if you’re already thinking about getting a reversing camera, you’re in exactly the right place. Here at Car Communications, we have a huge range of reversing cameras for almost any vehicle. We even have a number of qualified installers who can fit it for you! Just give us a call on 01254 694537 for friendly, professional advice.