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In reply to the discussion: U.S. Rule Set for Cameras at Cars’ Rear [View all]zipplewrath
(16,646 posts)I suspect this is the wrong answer to the problem, and one would probably find alot of K-street behind this regulation. As several have suggested, a motion sensor or proximity sensor is probably what is really needed here. One is presuming that the unaware driver will be aware of what's on the screen. Truth is, I'm not sure that adding a screen is what we need to increase the awareness of drivers, it comes off as just another distraction. I certainly don't want them staring at the screen while backing. A "brake pedal shake" or audio signal connected to a proximity or motion sensor could cover alot more "space" behind a vehicle, and allow the driver to still be "looking" at where they are backing.
As I suggest, this sounds like an idea cooked up more on K-street than out of any exhaustive study on risk/reward or comparative safety analysis and testing.