4 Ways Backup Cameras Keep You Safe

Back-up cameras are one of the most awesome safety features to come equipped on the newest crop of cars, trucks and SUVs.

Here are four benefits of backup cameras and how they keep you, your passengers, and anyone near your vehicle safe.

They Provide a Sightline for Little Ones

Unfortunately, any child or pet less than three feet tall is more at risk for not being seen by a car backing up. Cars that come equipped with a life-saving backup camera system help avoid this danger and prevent possible accidents. A close-up view of a backup camera monitor in a vehicle showing a view of a driveway and grass behind the car.

They Nearly Eliminate the Blind Zone

The resounding benefit of backup cameras is that they allow drivers to see clearly and with a taller and wider-angle view than the rearview mirror, and if drivers use caution and monitor their surroundings without going through the motions of relying on warnings, this feature could aid in completely preventing the so-called “blind zone.”

But for those unfortunate few who have thought they looked well enough and then disaster strikes, a backup camera could have helped them avoid it.

They Aid in Parallel Parking

No matter how safe and conscious of a driver you are, there will always be some tricky parking scenarios you’ll find yourself in. Specifically, when it comes to parallel parking, backup cameras help ensure that you are making all the right moves to get your vehicle in the desired space without any bump or bruise.

They Reduce Traffic Stress

Have you ever been stuck in traffic, or in a situation where you need to back up? You’re almost terrified to because you know you don’t have that much room to work with, and you’d hate to back into someone.

Cue the backup camera! It will ensure that you can safely backup, allowing you to know the entire time how much room you have left.