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In reply to the discussion: U.S. Rule Set for Cameras at Cars’ Rear [View all]caraher
(6,278 posts)83. They have these already in some cars
I drove a Passat in Europe last summer that had an ultrasonic ranging system in both front and rear (mainly as a parking aid). Any object within a certain distance set off beeps whose frequency increased the closer the object was. People passing behind the car would set it off. There was also a display showing roughly how far the nearest obstacle was directly behind and in front as well as near the corners of the car.
The display was like the image below except without the side sensors:
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They think a driver that neither looks behind themselves nor keeps track of their kids...
saras
Feb 2012
#1
Problem with the sensor idea is that it could render it difficult if not impossible to drive
cstanleytech
Feb 2012
#13
Now that the novelty of brake lights is gone, does anyone pay attention to them anymore?
Brickbat
Feb 2012
#17
Yes! It was never about the novelty. It put the 3rd brake light at eye level.
TheMadMonk
Feb 2012
#85
I swear, sometimes it's difficult to tell if I'm on DU or some right-wing/libertarian website
Hugabear
Feb 2012
#67
The problem with a motion sensor is that it doesn't give you the right information
XemaSab
Feb 2012
#38
Some vehicles such as minivans and the like you can see better in the mirrors..
Fumesucker
Feb 2012
#25
You can't see shit that is behind sheet metal no matter how far you turn your head.
Warren Stupidity
Feb 2012
#88
Not a bad idea for SUVs and trucks. But, a rearview camera on a Miata concertible?
leveymg
Feb 2012
#11
I'm looking at...Camera probably video. How much will be used against people in courts of
Justice wanted
Feb 2012
#30
I have rear sensors in my Expedition and couldn't live without them here in Chicago.
Hassin Bin Sober
Feb 2012
#93
Tip from Click n Clack on how to extend the life of your vehicles' transmission.
mwooldri
Feb 2012
#33
That's already there, it's within the triple DIN "radio" so you can play angry birds
snooper2
Feb 2012
#49
In my Prius since 2005 - shows up automatically on dash display anytime gear goes to reverse.
cyberpj
Feb 2012
#89
So this assumes I will navigate my car in reverse while looking at a screen?
high density
Feb 2012
#91
I use all the information at my disposal. The more information, the more accuracy.
Warren Stupidity
Feb 2012
#97
Wow, gps/entertainment system manufacturers are weeping with joy over this.
truthisfreedom
Feb 2012
#98